Samantha Manning, CMG Washington News Bureau

Samantha Manning, CMG Washington News Bureau

Washington Bureau Reporter

Samantha Manning joined Cox Media Group's Washington D.C. Bureau in October 2019. She's responsible for covering important developments from Capitol Hill, federal agencies and the White House that impact local viewers. Samantha previously worked as a reporter for the Cox station in Orlando (WFTV), and as an investigative reporter for the Cox station in Jacksonville, Florida (WJAX/WFOX). During her five years in Florida, Samantha covered the 2016 Republican National Convention and the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She also provided in-depth coverage of the multiple recounts in contested Florida races in the 2018 midterm elections which led to recognition by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists for best political coverage. Samantha was a political reporter in Knoxville, Tennessee covering the Tennessee General Assembly prior to her time in Florida. She also often hosted a weekly political affairs show that dove into political topics and held lawmakers accountable. Samantha is a New York City native having grown up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. She attended Hofstra University. Twitter: @SamManningNews

Latest Headlines by Samantha Manning

Report: FDA needs to do more to implement new law expanding authority over cosmetic safety

Some items contain preservatives that can help stop the growth of bacteria, but they may also be linked to endocrine problems. Some products may have asbestos contamination, which could be linked to health problems like cancer. That’s why there is government oversight to make sure the products consumers use are safe.

By Samantha Manning, CMG Washington News Bureau, WPXI.com●

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