Weichlein heads group that educates public about Capitol Hill Weichlein If Congress had the equivalent of a chief advocate, then Peter Weichlein would fit the bill. Weichlein is CEO of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, a nonprofit organization bringing together former lawmakers to promote democratic values, build bipartisan bridges and educate the public about what the institution does. The latter may seem particularly challenging given that Congress's current approval rating hovers just above single digits, but Weichlein cautioned against thinking people no longer care about what's happening on Capitol Hill. "What we always find is once you engage… Read More