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Outcome of midterms unlikely to improve the Senate confirmation process for executive branch nominees
11/01/2022The time it takes to confirm presidential appointments in the Senate has grown longer and longer over the past four decades, despite several changes…
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Renewing trust and hope in Congress: A toolkit
06/29/2022Eight out of 10 Americans believe Congress is essential to the country and their lives, but they distrust the institution and perceive it as representing…
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Foresight is 20/20: Challenges and opportunities in Congress' future
06/28/2022To meet the public’s needs in an increasingly complex world, government must have the ability to adapt to ever-changing realities. This is particularly important for…
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What a career in public service means to me
05/05/2022Public Service Recognition Week is a good opportunity to reflect on what drives me to seek a career in public service.
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Public service: Behind the scenes at the Capitol
05/02/2022Public service is the backbone of our democracy. Every day, mail carriers deliver important packages across the country; loan specialists assist small business owners and…
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How Congress can help build a true ‘government for the people’
04/26/2022The American public relies on government services to meet many critical needs. However, our government too often struggles to meet customer expectations and deliver modern…
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More than science fiction: Strategic foresight and the future of Congress
02/01/2022This blog is part of an ongoing research project from the Partnership for Public Service that uses strategic foresight to explore future challenges and opportunities…
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The anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection: A time to heal and reflect
01/06/2022During my years of public service, my time working on Capitol Hill was the most poignant. The idea of walking the same halls as those…
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An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Modernizing Congress
11/22/2021Current and former members of Congress and congressional staffers put party labels aside last week during a panel discussion on the need to build institutional…
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A Model for Elevating Public Service Leadership in Congress
10/25/2021Congress needs new standards when it comes to effective leadership. Whether it concerns infrastructure talks, budgetary matters, or other significant issues the legislative branch must…