1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

Senator Banks needs to treat federal workers who have lost their jobs with respect and empathy. Responding in a condescending and dismissive manner to concerns about federal job losses is highly concerning behavior from an elected representative. Senator Banks has a duty to listen to constituents and address their worries over federal job cuts that disrupt critical support for vulnerable communities like the disabled and elderly. Mocking and insulting those raising awareness about the negative impacts of recent staffing cuts and firings at federal agencies exhibits a disturbing lack of compassion for fired federal workers.