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Report Finds High Job Satisfaction In Congress Amid Low Approval Ratings

The Huffington Post | Chelsea Kiene | Posted 03.12.2013 | Politics
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Members of Congress say they are happy with their jobs and feel fulfilled by the work that they do -- even as congressional approval ratings continue ...

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Capitol Hill Staffers Detail Work Complaints In Survey

| Posted 10.24.2012 | DC
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By Emma Dumain Roll Call Staff Congressional staffers care deeply about their jobs, but they don’t enjoy the long hours, endless workflow and th...

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The Tragedy of Political Advocacy

Jake Brewer | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Social Media, Clicktivism, Democracy in Action, Gov2.0, Lobbying, Lobbying Industry, Aarp, Congressional-Management-Foundation, Congressional Staff, Malcolm Gladwell, Focus on the Family, Blue State Digital, Greenpeace, Advocacy, Politics News
Jake Brewer

If you are one of the 135 million people [1] who have contacted Congress by letter, phone call, or online petition in the last few years, you've proba...

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New Study: Online Congressional Townhall Meetings Can Move Voters

Micah Sifry | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Read More: E-Democracy, Online Townhalls, Congress, Congressional Management Foundation, E-Govt, Townhall, Technology News
Micah Sifry

Using cheap and easily accessible technology, members of Congress can effectively connect with their constituents -- including those are typically more cynical about politics -- and hold serious and valuable discussions.

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