Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a president-elect to run the country or continue into a second term. Watch the newly released video to learn more, including why it’s vital to start the transition process months before the election is even held. Watch Report May 4, 2021 Senate Confirmation for 1,200 Jobs Is Holding Biden Back Within hours of his inauguration, President Joe Biden had staffed around 1,100 key federal appointments, an unprecedented number th... More Report May 3, 2021 Busting the Bureaucratic Myth, One Amazing Achievement at a Time Federal employees protect our health, safety and well-being—providing us with everything from disaster relief and environmental cleanup t... More Report April 21, 2021 The first 100 days: a story of successful preparation, historic challenges and progress despite a broken appointments system Biden’s first hundred days were marked by a slow start for Senate confirmations, renewed support for federal workers and clear signs that... More Report January 5, 2021 Congress should reform the law to ensure federal vacancies are filled Since the early days of the republic, presidents have had the ability to temporarily fill federal roles that need Senate confirmation wit... More Report December 29, 2020 To recharge the country, Biden should give 1 million college students paid government internships There are 16 million college students in America. These young people hold the promise of being our next generation of innovators and lead... More Report December 7, 2020 Partnership for Public Service lauds announcement that Jeff Zients will lead COVID-19 response for Biden-Harris Administration WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today released this statement following President-elect Joe B... More Report November 20, 2020 The Federal Toll of Trump’s Failure to Lead (Bloomberg Opinion) — When the final chapter is written on the impact Donald Trump’s presidency has had on government, it will tell... More Report November 20, 2020 Coalition Letter on Schedule F Dear Member of Congress, The undersigned organizations are united in our commitment to inspiring public service and encouraging exc... More Report November 12, 2020 The danger of delaying the presidential transition: Trump is playing with fire as he thwarts Biden The refusal of President Trump and his administration to provide legally required assistance to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition te... More Report February 28, 2019 AI will chip away at 130,000 federal jobs in the next decade The adoption of AI technologies over the coming decade is likely to eliminate work, and in some cases entire jobs, currently being done b... More
