GOP senators call on federal employees to return to office, citing 'widespread lack of responsiveness'

Republican senators on Thursday called on federal employees to return to in-person work immediately, citing a "widespread lack of responsiveness" to American taxpayers.

"We wish to express our concern about the widespread lack of responsiveness and accessibility across the federal government on account of current agency work plans. We request immediate action to transition federal workers back to in-person operations," the letter stated.

"Businesses have now reopened, children and teachers have returned to in-person learning, and health care and public safety workers continue to show up for work," it continued. "Yet we continue to hear from constituents in our states about a lack of responsiveness from federal agencies."