The Chief


George McElwee, head of the House Chiefs of Staff Association, also finds time for his day job as chief of staff for Rep. Charlie Dent.

A Bipartisan Networker

April 23, 12 a.m.

One of the few places that Republicans have the majority these days is at the House Chiefs of Staff Association.
The board of directors of this nonpartisan group of more than 480 chiefs of staff — including chiefs in leadership offices and committee staff directors — is composed of eight Republicans and seven Democrats. George McElwee, chief of staff to Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), heads the organization, which aims to gather chiefs for professional development and networking.

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Chief Counsel: How to Overcome the Feeling of Career Stagnation

April 23, 12 a.m.

Q: I feel as if I have reached a plateau in my career as a chief of staff. How do I keep growing and stay motivated?


The Newcomers: Keeping to a Budget

April 23, 12 a.m.

It wasn’t long after she started her new job that Cheri Reidy was tackling what will likely be one of her most daunting tasks this year.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

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