Eight Members of Congress Named Winners for Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service
by CMF
on August 01, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced the winners for the sixth annual Democracy Awards, CMF's program recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices and by Members of Congress.
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Two Congressional Staffers Recognized for Lifetime Achievement by the Congressional Management Foundation
by CMF
on September 14, 2022
The Congressional Management Foundation today announced the winners of its 2022 Democracy Awards for Staff Lifetime Achievement.
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Seven Members of Congress Win Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service
by CMF
on September 05, 2022
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced the winners for the fifth annual Democracy Awards, CMF's honors program recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices and by Members of Congress.
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Top Congressional Staff Cohort Assesses Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – CMF and the Partnership for Public Service released the first annual assessment of congressional performance by a cohort of more than 100 senior and exceptional congressional staff. The research reveals these staffers have deep concerns about important aspects of congressional civility, functionality, and capacity. State of the Congress 2022 is available at: https://ourpublicservice.org/publications/state-of-the-congress-2022/.
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Statement from Bradford Fitch, President & CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation on Establishment of Minimum Pay for Staff
Paying congressional employees a reasonable salary isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s good management. If an employee is worried about how they can pay bills, buy food, or afford housing, they are going to be less effective at their jobs. Today’s actions by Speaker Nancy Pelosi builds on the recommendations of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress to bring Congress in line with the private sector in terms of pay and working conditions. Establishing a minimum salary threshold, recommended by CMF and other organizations, is a critical step in making the House a better place to work.
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Congressional Management Foundation Announces Promotion of Jaime Werner and Addition of Two Staff Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. – CMF is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaime Werner to Vice President of Strategy and Development and welcome two new staff members, Anna Lee Hirschi and Crystina Darden, to our team.
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Two Congressional Staffers Recognized for Lifetime Achievement by the Congressional Management Foundation
The Congressional Management Foundation today announced the winners of its 2022 Democracy Awards for Staff Lifetime Achievement.
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Statement from Congressional Management Foundation on New Recommendations from Modernization Committee
by CMF
on December 08, 2021
The Congressional Management Foundation heartily commends the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress on its latest set of recommendations. Like it has in the past, the Committee has not shied away from the difficult topics – and exploring how to improve collaboration and civility among Members and staff is surely a challenge. Additionally, the recommendations regarding key congressional support agencies and evidence-based policymaking, if implemented, would significantly improve the support Members of Congress and staff need to develop sound and well-researched public policy decisions.
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CMF Statement on Implementation of Recommendations by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
by CMF
on October 28, 2021
For years there has been a deep need to examine the Legislative Branch for opportunities to modernize and reform, and the Committee continues to rise to the occasion. It has identified important issues and elevated them not only within the halls of Congress but into the public eye, with a keen focus on enhancing services to constituents. We heartily commend Chair Derek Kilmer, Vice Chair William Timmons, the esteemed Members of the Committee, and its hardworking staff on what they have accomplished.
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New Report Outlines Problems with How Congress Communicates with Citizens - Offers Guidance, Examples to Improve Constituent Relationships
by CMF
on August 31, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The dominant systems and practices used by Members of Congress and their constituents to interact and communicate are failing to address the primary needs and goals of either group in American democracy, according to a pioneering report from the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). The Future of Citizen Engagement: Rebuilding the Democratic Dialogue details the current obstacles to robust and inclusive public engagement with Congress and proposes pragmatic principles to guide efforts to modernize the relationship between Senators and Representatives and their constituents.
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