[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6249-S6250]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET STAFF

  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I want to say a quick thank you to my 
Budget Committee staff who have worked very hard over the past couple 
of weeks. They worked late nights, crunched the numbers, provided 
support to Republican offices on amendment drafting and more.
  Starting with our support staff, who help both sides of the aisle on 
committee: chief clerk Katie Smith, staff assistants Ben Mason and 
Maeve Poulson, and computer systems administrator George Woodall.
  Our senior staff, who manage an excellent team and keep everyone on 
track: staff director Nick Myers, who worked up until the buzzer, but 
couldn't be here for vote-arama as he and his wife, Christine, welcomed 
their first child.
  Deputy staff director and chief counsel Joe Keeley, deputy staff 
director Matt Giroux, and budget policy director Becky Cole.
  Executive assistant Katherine Rossi is an invaluable member of our 
team and helps to keep our team organized and operating at our best.
  Our team of analysts who dig into the numbers of the budget 
resolution and interpret what it means for the country, they also do 
important work coordinating with other offices on amendments:
  Professional Staff Members: Kevin Dawson, Chris Devine, Derek Gondek, 
Chad Miller, Alyssa Palisi, and John Stout; along with economist Eric 
Hartman, senior policy adviser Walker Truluck, and general counsel 
Krisann Pearce.
  Our director of coalitions and outreach Blair Bjellos did an 
excellent job communicating with outside groups and stakeholders to 
keep them informed and involved throughout the process. She also makes 
sure Republican Senate offices are plugged in on amendment order and 
details during vote-arama.
  My committee communications team, communications director Taylor 
Reidy and senior communications adviser Joe Brenckle help to translate

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the sometimes not-so-exciting budget materials into content that is 
easier to digest and understand.
  And finally, our intern Eleanor Clark was a great help to all our 
staff during this time as well.

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