District staffers put on edge by wave of suspicious letters - Roll Call District staffers put on edge by wave of suspicious letters - Uncategorized Roll Call · Oct 27
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… Roll Call · Aug 31
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… Roll Call · Mar 24
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. Roll Call · Feb 25
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.” Roll Call · Oct 20, 2025
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. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
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. Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025
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. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
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. Roll Call · May 31, 2023