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Congress sticks with Twitter instead of flocking to other social media, for now

WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk took over Twitter a few weeks back, the online vultures began to circle. Pundits signed up for competing platforms like Mastodon and Post, and then tweeted to ask their followers to join them. Online communities held impromptu funerals for the app as Musk laid off…

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Congress sticks with Twitter, not flocking to other social media — for now

Congress sticks with Twitter, not flocking to other social media — for now

Whatever happens to Twitter under Elon Musk, communications directors on Capitol Hill are hanging around to find out.

Freedom Caucus members want to decentralize power in the House. But what does that really mean?

WASHINGTON — The man who would be speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, can expect to have his hands full trying to herd the particularly fractious cats of the Republican Conference next year. And if the House Freedom Caucus has its way, he’ll have to make do with one arm…

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Decentralize power, says the Freedom Caucus. But what does that really mean?

Would-be House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has a lot to manage. From order to chaos, here’s what the proposed changes could unleash.

What’s next for staffer unions on the Hill?

Staff for Rep. Cori Bush began voting to form a union Tuesday. The Missouri Democrat’s team is expected to become the fifth unionized office since a congressional organizing campaign launched publicly this year.

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What’s next for staffer unions on the Hill? - Roll Call

All eyes may be on the campaign trail, but union action continues on the Hill. Organizers see “momentum” as another office takes a vote.

Even websites have birthdays: Congress’ just turned 10 - Roll Call

From big dreams to party crashers, the early days were eventful as developers built Congress.gov and advocates pushed for transparency.

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Congress eyes return of tourists with eagerness, anxiety - Roll Call

Congress eyes return of tourists with eagerness, anxiety - Roll Call

“It really rings hollow when you can’t go there,” one tour operator says of trying to sell students on the Capitol’s symbolism.

Hill staffers are organizing. What could their unions look like?

WASHINGTON — Inspired by an anonymous Instagram account and disgusted by bad pay and worse bosses, congressional staffers have begun the uncertain journey toward unionizing.

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Hill staffers are trying to unionize. What could that look like?

Hill staffers are trying to unionize. What could that look like?

“You’d need to talk to a labor lawyer who specializes in Congress, which I don’t think exists,” said one Hill-watcher.

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