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HILL STAFF VIEWS: More Congressional Aides Say They Are Cutting Back on Social Media Use
(QUICK READ) — Social media use and abuse has been a topic of widespread conversation on and off Capitol Hill for more than a year, especially as evidence grows that Scrolling Addiction, especially among teens and young kids is a growing concern. So how are congressional aides reacting to this development? A recent CNCT Capitol…
Read MoreHILL STAFF NEWS: Here’s Where You May Find Your Next Congressional Job
(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM BRENDAN LOPEZ had a rewarding experience as an Intern working for the Minority Staff of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and he has now joined the Minority Staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee as Press Assistant. Brendan is a 2025 graduate of Cornell University with…
Read MoreHILL STAFF NEWS: Your Next Big Promotion May Start Right Here
(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM ELYSE COMPTON takes on her first congressional staff job, moving into the critical Scheduler position on the staff of Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.). Prior to coming to the Hill, Elyse was Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Elyse earned her MA…
Read MoreHILL STAFF VIEWS: Lots of Lukewarm Aides on Hill Campus Safety
(QUICK READ) — There are 580 acres of land on which the U.S. Capitol campus sits and there are 2,300 U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers and staff responsible for keeping everybody working and visiting in and around the majestic Capitol-domed environs safe. Having 2,300 officers and staffers to cover 580 acres means the Capitol campus…
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HILL STAFF VIEWS: Most Aides Rarely See Sexual Misconduct on Capitol Campus
(QUICK READ) — With the recent departures from Congress of three Members in the face of allegations of sexual and other forms of misconduct, the CNCT Capitol Pulse survey question is of particular relevance. Here’s how the issue was posed by the survey: “In your time on Capitol Hill, how often have you observed workplace…
Read MoreHILL STAFF NEWS: You May Find Your Next Congressional Aide Job Here!
(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM KEREN GEKKER is Scheduler and Operations Coordinator for Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY). She takes on this job after serving as Finance Director for the Kennedy campaign. She is a BA graduate of Fordham University in International Political Economy and a double minor in Marketing and Russian. LANE WILSON…
Read MoreHILL STAFF VIEWS: Big Majority of Aides Say No to Prediction Markets
(QUICK READ) — There were some surprises in the responses received when Hill aides were asked by a recent CNCT Capitol Pulse survey whether congressional aides should be able to participate in prediction markets wherein participants gamble on the probability of specified outcomes. A substantial majority of respondents, 59 percent, said that is NOT something…
Read MoreTESTIMONIES: Why Quantum Physics Led Caleb Ball Back to Christ
(7:44 VIEWING) — It’s not often that you meet somebody who tells you he or she was led to faith in Jesus Christ through a book given to them by a friend on Quantum Physics and Near-Death Experiences, eternal consciousness, religion and the human soul. But that’s exactly what Caleb Ball relates in the following…
Read MoreHILL STAFF NEWS: You May Find Your Next Staff Job Here
(THREE-MINUTE READ) NEW HIRES: COURTESY OF LEGISTORM ALETTE DUNLAP moves into her first full-time congressional staff position, serving as a Staff Assistant on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, working for Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). Prior to moving to the committee staff, Alette was an Intern in the Lee personal staff office. Alette received…
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