Several of the many gigs in each of the many offices of DC’s Senate and House members – fall under the umbrella of what they call Constituent Service:

“Constituent service encompasses a wide array of non-legislative activities undertaken by Members of Congress or congressional staff, and it is commonly considered a representational responsibility.

“Member offices vary in their priorities, activities, and scope of constituent service, but most offices try to assist with certain requests when possible.

“Member offices have engaged in constituent service activities since the earliest Congresses. Depending on what the constituent is seeking, requests may be addressed by a Member’s Washington, DC, office, or by a Member’s district or state office.”

Of course, these Constituent Service offices and their staffs still exist.  Because no government gig ever dies – and because appearances must be maintained.

But DC LONG ago stopped caring what their Constituents want – or think. (more…)