Erik Hansen

Erik HansenDirector, Domestic Policy

Perception of Federal Travel

Perception Influences Legislation

Sentiment of Federal Employees

“When someone craps their pants, we all have to wear diapers. This is hardly the way to run the DoD efficiently,” said an Air Force employee, who did not want to be identified for fear of retribution.

The Value of Government Meetings

Travel Makes Government More Effective

Changing the Perception

Apr. 19, 2012 – “What the GSA did has everything to do with stupidity, it has nothing to do with Las Vegas.”- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

Aug. 18, 2013 – U.S. Workers Are Grounded by Deep Cuts

August 2013 – U.S. Senate and House members meet regularly in chambers,

committee rooms … and there’s certainly no indication they plan to curtail or cancel those face-to-face meetings. Yet Congress seems to have a different opinion about other government meetings. 

Congressional Hearing

Make Your Voice Heard

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