Congressional Experts: Raising Staff Pay Would Help Congress "Uphold its Responsibilities to the American People"
ICYMI, wanted to be sure you saw that 12 organizations and six congressional experts sent a letter yesterday in support of the CAO study requested by Leader Hoyer, Chairman Jeffries, and Chair Lofgren on pay and benefits for House staff.
First, a quick recap of House Democrats’ efforts to better recruit and retain experienced and diverse House staffers:
First, a quick recap of House Democrats’ efforts to better recruit and retain experienced and diverse House staffers:
"The risk is the destruction of democracy."
As the Senate prepares to vote on proceeding to Floor consideration of S.1, we wanted to remind you that not only are Republicans in 48 states jamming through legislation designed to stifle the vote, they are also working to target election officials they don’t agree with – at every level of government – and expand partisan control of elections.
No greater offense than honesty.
Wanted to be sure you didn’t miss this stunning op-ed from former Sen. Jeff Flake in the Washington Post. In disavowing Rep. Liz Cheney for her refusal to adhere to the “Big Lie,” House GOP leaders have proved that, “in today’s Republican Party, there is no greater offense than honesty.”
A disdain for democracy.
Just two days prior to signing a sweeping legislative package that sharply restricts voting rights in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis found another way to stifle Floridians’ participation in democracy. ICYMI – on Tuesday, the Governor announced that the special election to fill the seat of Rep. Alcee Hastings, who passed away in April, will be held in January.