Publications

Partnership for Public Service statement urging the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to quickly advance the nomination of Commerce deputy secretary-designate Don Graves

April 9, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier urging the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the full Senate to move quickly on Don Graves’ nomination to be deputy secretary of the Department of Commerce.  “Don Graves’ extensive economic experience in government, the private sector and nonprofits makes him an exceptional choice for deputy secretary of the...

Partnership for Public Service statement on the nomination of Robin Carnahan for administrator of the General Services Administration

April 8, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier following Robin Carnahan’s nomination for administrator of the General Services Administration.   “We applaud President Biden for nominating Robin Carnahan for administrator of the General Services Administration,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “Her national reputation as a technology leader...

Partnership for Public Service statement urging the Senate to act on nomination of SEC Chairman-designate Gary Gensler

April 2, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier urging the Senate to quickly consider Gary Gensler’s nomination as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  “Gary Gensler’s extensive public and private sector experience in financial markets makes him an excellent choice to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “Gensler is...

Partnership for Public Service statement urging the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advance the nomination of USAID administrator-designate Samantha Power

April 1, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Samantha Power’s nomination to be administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development.  “Samantha Power is an excellent choice for administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “She is a dedicated public...

Partnership for Public Service statement urging the Senate to move forward on the nomination of EPA Deputy Administrator-designate Janet McCabe

March 29, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier urging the Senate to move quickly on Janet McCabe’s nomination to be deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  “President Biden made an exceptional choice nominating Janet McCabe to be the deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of...

Partnership for Public Service statement on the nomination of Seema Nanda for solicitor of the Department of Labor

March 26, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier following Seema Nanda’s nomination for solicitor of the Department of Labor.   “Seema Nanda is an exceptional choice for solicitor of the Department of Labor,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “Her extensive experience as a labor and employment attorney inside and outside of...

Partnership for Public Service statement on NAPA report reaffirming the importance of a strong and independent OPM

March 17, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement after the National Academy of Public Administration today published a report on the Office of Personnel Management in accordance with a request by Congress.    “OPM is critical to building a high functioning federal workforce and supporting our nation’s two million public servants,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “People expect and deserve excellent service...

Partnership statement condemning anti-Asian racism and violence

March 17, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The Partnership for Public Service condemns the recent violence targeting members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States. Such actions expose the racial divide in our country and underscore the need to build a more equitable and inclusive society for everyone.  “Yesterday’s shootings at three Atlanta-area spas that...

Partnership for Public Service statement urging the Senate to quickly approve the Federal Agency Customer Experience (FACE) Act of 2021

March 17, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted to advance to the full Senate S. 671, the Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2021, otherwise known as the FACE Act.  “The FACE Act will make it possible for federal agencies to obtain direct feedback from the public about the services the public receives, allowing agencies to identify and act on needed improvements,” said...

Partnership for Public Service statement on the nomination of Leslie Kiernan for general counsel of the Department of Commerce

March 17, 2021

Publication Type: Commentary

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement following Leslie Kiernan’s nomination to be general counsel of the Department of Commerce.  “Leslie Kiernan will bring extensive public and private sector experience to her new job as the general counsel for the Department of Commerce,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “Her deep understanding of government and the business community will be a real asset...