Congressional approval ratings have been at an all-time low in recent years. But a small group of members in Congress — and dedicated political reform groups — are trying to turn that around and make Congress more functional and responsive to the American people. This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes for an up-close look at one of the few bright spots in Washington — the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.
This episode has been updated with additional information.
Released on May 18, 2020
GUESTS
REP. DEREK KILMER (D-WA)
Chairman of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
REP. MARY GAY SCANLON (D-PA)
Member of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
REP. WILLIAM TIMMONS (R-SC)
Member of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
Betsy WRIGHT HAWKINGS
Article One Advisors, LLC, Managing Partner
ERIN HUSTINGS
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Legislative Counsel
J.B. LYON
The Rebuild Congress Initiative, Co-Founder; Mt. Independent Investments, Managing Director
BRUCE PATTON
The Rebuild Congress Initiative, Co-founder; The Harvard Negotiation Project and the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, Co-founder
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