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Sen · 07-08-2003, 11:17 AM

Generally, I had a good relationship with those in the Exec. Branch. It is easy to understand, though, how a staffer could be a bitch to work with.

Some staffers do get very cocky about throwing their weight around, more so in the Legislative Branch than the Executive. I rarely had a problem with the Exec. Branch. However, staffers in the Legislative Branch know that ALL departments depend on the Congress for funding. Without the appropriation bills, the person in the Executive Branch wouldn't have a job. That's why most of the Department staffers, at least those that have to deal personally with the Legislative staffers, are generally very nice and more than willing to help.

The only exception I've seen to that would be the politically appointed members of a Department if they were appointed by the opposite party. They know that their jobs are safe.

07-08-2003, 11:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
Sen Insane Location: Midwest	Generally, I had a good relationship with those in the Exec. Branch. It is easy to understand, though, how a staffer could be a bitch to work with. Some staffers do get very cocky about throwing their weight around, more so in the Legislative Branch than the Executive. I rarely had a problem with the Exec. Branch. However, staffers in the Legislative Branch know that ALL departments depend on the Congress for funding. Without the appropriation bills, the person in the Executive Branch wouldn't have a job. That's why most of the Department staffers, at least those that have to deal personally with the Legislative staffers, are generally very nice and more than willing to help. The only exception I've seen to that would be the politically appointed members of a Department if they were appointed by the opposite party. They know that their jobs are safe. __________________ "I want to announce my presence with authority!" "You want to what?" "I want to announce my presence with authority!!"