by POI Administrator | Mar 11, 2022 | General, In the News
⚠️ BREAKING NEWS ⚠️ As many of you know, we’ve spent the last year and a half working to expand paid internships across the federal government. We’re proud to announce our hard work has paid off. The omnibus includes nearly $40 million in funding for paid...
by POI Administrator | Feb 28, 2022 | In the News
If you’re anywhere online, you’ve probably heard about the Dear White Staffers account. The account has transformed from a sharp and witty meme account, to a must-follow source on the reality of working on Capitol Hill. We spoke to Newsy on the account,...
by POI Administrator | Mar 13, 2019 | In the News
House Democrats issued guidance to lawmakers Tuesday allowing them to use up to $20,000 a year from a new fund to pay interns and to reimburse them for expenses they incur. The new rules also define the interns in the congressional handbook and lay out the ethical...
by POI Administrator | Mar 13, 2019 | In the News
Most interns on Capitol Hill work for free, but that will finally change after years of backlash. On Tuesday, the House Administration Committee gave its final approval for a program that will pay Capitol Hill interns. Congress initially voted to instate the...
by POI Administrator | Mar 12, 2019 | In the News
House offices now have guidance, however brief, on how to implement paid internships in their offices with the inaugural funding provided specifically for that purpose. The House Administration Committee approved a resolution Tuesday afternoon by voice...
