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Throughout her time at CRS. Dr. Wasem provided substantial legislative support to Members and Congressional staff who often turned to her for analysis. brainstorming. and consultation on various aspects of immigration and social welfare policy. Her work in these areas included assisting Congress with interpretations of current and proposed law. explaining agency operations. analyzing data. developing and analyzing legislative options. and comparing legislative proposals at various stages of the process. Dr. Wasems work was used by Congress in hearings. legislative development. markups. and preconference negotiations. Dr. Wasems extensive knowledge in immigration policy and her keen ability to frame and analyze issues of paramount concern to Congress often made her a prominent point of contact for Congressional staff. Her encyclopedic knowledge of immigration law and policy was on display during the past decade when Congress attempted to pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation. Dr. Wasem provided an innovative view of the major categories of immigration issues and the key elements involved in reforming the nations immigration system. Dr. Wasem wrote numerous analytic and concise reports for Congresswell over 300 during her tenure at CRS.