Martina McLennan
@mkmclennan.bsky.social
Strategic comms pro, former hack for Senator Jeff Merkley
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More than 500,000 federal workers could be working without pay, while another 480,000-plus could be furloughed.
Our own Rachel Snyderman spoke with @cnn.com about how a partial government shutdown would affect workers, travelers, and the broader economy. Read the full piece for what’s at stake.
Our own Rachel Snyderman spoke with @cnn.com about how a partial government shutdown would affect workers, travelers, and the broader economy. Read the full piece for what’s at stake.
The federal government is on the verge of partially shutting down, with Senate Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security. https://cnn.it/4a3ncqb
January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
More than 500,000 federal workers could be working without pay, while another 480,000-plus could be furloughed.
Our own Rachel Snyderman spoke with @cnn.com about how a partial government shutdown would affect workers, travelers, and the broader economy. Read the full piece for what’s at stake.
Our own Rachel Snyderman spoke with @cnn.com about how a partial government shutdown would affect workers, travelers, and the broader economy. Read the full piece for what’s at stake.
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Health policy works best when it works for all Americans. Hear from Executive Vice President Jonathan Burks about how BPC will drive bipartisan solutions to strengthen care and affordability in 2026.
January 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Health policy works best when it works for all Americans. Hear from Executive Vice President Jonathan Burks about how BPC will drive bipartisan solutions to strengthen care and affordability in 2026.
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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.
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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...