New Survey of Congressional Staff Offers Assessment of Congressional Performance
New Survey of Congressional Staff Offers Assessment of Congressional Performance
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How Congressional Staff are Like Gardeners, and Other Takeaways
by CMF Research Assistant
on October 31, 2023
The House Chiefs of Staff Association (HCOSA) and the Modernization Staff Association (MSA) hosted a discussion with author Jennifer Pahlka this month to talk about her new book "Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better" that was released early this summer. The discussion was moderated by Brad Fitch, President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF).
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Hill Staff: Join Us for a Book Discussion and Meet-and-Greet with "Recoding America" Author Jennifer Pahlka
by CMF
on October 05, 2023
Called "the book I wish every policymaker would read" by Ezra Klein, Recoding America is about making government work for people in the digital age. Join CMF, the House Chiefs of Staff Association, and the Modernization Staff Association on October 17 for a book discussion and meet-and-greet with author Jennifer Palka. Learn about how to take implementation into account during the legislative process! All House and Senate staff and interns are welcome to attend.
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4 Shutdown Management Tips
by CMF
on September 26, 2023
The possible government shutdown puts significant strains not only on the executive branch but also on the legislative branch. This time of uncertainty requires certain changes in how congressional managers conduct business, serve constituents, and communicate with staff. With these concerns in mind, CMF offers the following four tips for managing congressional offices through a government shutdown.
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Consider Paying Annual Bonuses NOW – Gov't Shutdown Strategy for Congress
by CMF
on August 28, 2023
Congressional staff are often already living paycheck to paycheck, and during a shutdown would be put on furlough, receiving no pay for the duration of the shutdown. Here are a few ways congressional managers can mitigate the negative impact on congressional staff.
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CMF Works at the Retail Level of Democracy
CMF is the only nonpartisan nonprofit with 100% of its resources dedicated to improving Congress. In 2022, our focus was on revitalizing and modernizing democracy. Learn more about our major initiatives and highlights from last year in our annual report.
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The Congressional Management Foundation Supports Passage of H.R. 8827 Authorizing the House of Representatives to Pay Staff Twice Per Month
by CMF
on September 27, 2022
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) applauds the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress for taking additional steps to modernize the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 8827 authorizes the House to pay staff twice per month instead of the current once per month schedule, a reform CMF has strongly supported and previously advocated.
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State of the Congress: Introducing the Exemplary Congressional Staff Cohort
by CMF
on August 10, 2022
In our first post in this series, we outlined the purpose of and key findings from State of the Congress 2022. But, you've probably been wondering: What is the Exemplary Congressional Staff Cohort?
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New Survey Finds Minorities in Government Relations Workplace Experience Inequalities
by CMF Research Assistant
on August 08, 2022
As the demographics in American continue to change, it is critical for all to have political representation to ensure laws are benefiting as many as possible. Which is why it is disheartening that a recent survey conducted by the Diversity in Government Relations Coalition (DGR) found that government relations professionals of color feel undervalued at work.
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State of the Congress 2022: Hope for Resiliency Amid Turmoil
by CMF Research Assistant
on August 03, 2022
The necessity of strong institutional barriers to autocracy is unquestioned, but equally important to a well-functioning democracy is the commitment to our democratic principles by the Members and staff who comprise our national legislature. Despite many concerning findings in State of the Congress 2022, that commitment, often unnoticed, clearly remains strong.
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