The Importance of Personal Staff in Government
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0008
Dates
- Majority of material found within 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Scope and Contents
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.
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Armey, Richard K., 1940-
Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Policy Area Agricultural laws and legislation; Constituent Correspondence; Speeches
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Policy Area Agricultural laws and legislation; Constituent Correspondence; Speeches
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Source
- Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository