The Importance of Personal Staff in Government, 1995-01-01 - 2000-12-31

Item — Box: CR 35, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0008

Staff Only

Dick Armey, a Member of , appreciates the article on personal staffs of Senators and House members and emphasizes his commitment to cutting wasteful government spending. He disagrees with the assertion that personal staffs should be eliminated, as he believes they are necessary to serve constituents and navigate the federal bureaucracy. Armey employs thirteen personal staff members to assist him in Washington and Texas and relies heavily on volunteers due to the overwhelming volume of mail he receives. He encourages anyone who questions the need for personal staffs to spend a day in his office.

Dates

1995-01-01 - 2000-12-31

Creator

Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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