Assistants on the Hill (5)

I believe the answer is:

aides

(Other definitions for aides that I've seen before include "Helpful officers" , "They help" , "Confidential assistants" , "Ministerial assistants" , "Adjutants" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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