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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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