I would have to assume they are, otherwise the article would be invalid. I don't know if the issue exist in reality or is it just demagoguery .
>The first question in my mind is whether these staffers were/are all in equal positions. There are different levels of congressional staff, just as there are in any other organization. I don't know the answer but think it's a valid question.
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