Revitalizing the Congressional Research Service for the 21st Century

Introduction

Thank you, Chairwoman Stephanie Bice, ranking member Kilmer, and members of the subcommittee for holding this hearing. I am honored to testify once again before Congress about the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

I spent 11 years at CRS as an analyst and as an acting manager of a group of terrific researchers. Although I no longer work there, I stay in contact with my former colleagues and more recently arrived (and departed) CRS staff. Since my departure, I have written about the agency and kept an eye on its operations and its work. The well-being of CRS is important to me.

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