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Casework strained to a breaking point, report says

Congressional casework is nearing a “boiling point” after years of growing pressure and a chronic lack of investment, according to a new report released Monday by POPVOX Foundation, a nonprofit led by former Hill staffers. The report, which draws on four years of research, finds that caseworkers are more valuable…

Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

Students studying abroad. Tourists on vacation. A couple on a honeymoon. Layovers, business trips, cruise ships. As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East. “You think about these people and what they’re going…

Can knowledge be power? For salaries on the Hill, maybe

Can knowledge be power? For salaries on the Hill, maybe

These former staffers are tracking trends and career paths in the legislative branch — and pushing for more transparency.

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Congressional casework is hard. The shutdown is making it harder - Roll Call

“You can’t get a hold of a human being on the phone,” one Democrat says. “You’re just getting answering machines saying that we’re in a shutdown.”

Tentative plan to dump federal office buildings leaves lawmakers in limbo - Roll Call

Dozens in Congress with offices in buildings targeted for disposal could be forced to relocate or renegotiate rent on the private market.

A deluge of calls, a dearth of answers: Hill staff feel the brunt of Trump 2.0

Congressional aides describe rising calls and casework as constituents ask for help dealing with Trump and Musk’s sweeping actions.

Afghanistan withdrawal caused ‘doom loop’ for caseworkers, report says - Roll Call

Calls for help flooded congressional offices during that period in 2021, according to a new report from POPVOX Foundation.

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Recent attacks put staffers on edge as authorities look for answers - Roll Call

Recent attacks put staffers on edge as authorities look for answers - Roll Call

Attacks on Congress and staff members have them on edge and concerned about security, especially away from Washington.

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