Martina McLennan
@mkmclennan.bsky.social
Strategic comms pro, former hack for Senator Jeff Merkley
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The shutdown is over. Now Congress must provide certainty.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The shutdown is over. Now Congress must provide certainty.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
Reposted by Martina McLennan
To mark the 90th anniversary of #SocialSecurity, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s American Savings Education Council commissioned a survey of Americans to understand their attitudes toward this essential program. Watch the video below for key findings and bipartisan solutions ⤵️
August 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
To mark the 90th anniversary of #SocialSecurity, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s American Savings Education Council commissioned a survey of Americans to understand their attitudes toward this essential program. Watch the video below for key findings and bipartisan solutions ⤵️
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#Medicaid work requirements make headlines—but what happens when states are required to implement them?
Our new issue brief unpacks the lessons, along with five policy considerations for policymakers. ⬇️
bit.ly/4kBz32k
Our new issue brief unpacks the lessons, along with five policy considerations for policymakers. ⬇️
bit.ly/4kBz32k
May 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#Medicaid work requirements make headlines—but what happens when states are required to implement them?
Our new issue brief unpacks the lessons, along with five policy considerations for policymakers. ⬇️
bit.ly/4kBz32k
Our new issue brief unpacks the lessons, along with five policy considerations for policymakers. ⬇️
bit.ly/4kBz32k
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NEW: President Trump's hiring freeze has stopped the onboarding of seasonal federal firefighters, including those who work for agencies called on to help battle the devastating L.A. fires, creating a potential shortfall ahead of the next fire season. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Trump's freeze stalls federal firefighter hiring
Crews helped battle the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires, and now some worry a shortfall will weaken response capabilities as fire season approaches.
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
NEW: President Trump's hiring freeze has stopped the onboarding of seasonal federal firefighters, including those who work for agencies called on to help battle the devastating L.A. fires, creating a potential shortfall ahead of the next fire season. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...