Zach C. Cohen

@Zachary_Cohen · Washington, DC · joined 22 Jan 2011

@BGOV's senior budget reporter. @PressClubDC secretary. @NationalJournal/@TheEagleOnline alum. https://t.co/mQK38b2Eq5 DM for Signal📸 by Getty

11 335Followers

6 732Following

68 049Posts total

40.7KViews on collected posts

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Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen26 Aug

Ever wanted to talk to a reporter but weren’t sure how? Very cool free training on Sept. 1 for you if so: https://t.co/0qHdcsnVM7 634 views · 3 likes · 3 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen19 Aug

Total US public debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, and has now surged by a third in less than five years, as US lawmakers continue to shrug off calls to contend with historically wide fiscal deficits. https://t.co/YNwEhm4lBc 432 views · 1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen18 Aug

A judge ruled the FBI can't redirect millions of dollars Congress designated for the bureau's new Maryland HQ as it tries to stay in DC, @mallorykculhane reports. https://t.co/Pn23IR7mBo 693 views · 2 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen9 Aug

Well-written story by @BerkshireEagle’s @NateLHarrington about a historic building’s second life in an area that needs more shelter. (Though I’m biased: my dad’s the lead quote 😂) https://t.co/RISg1twOCM 708 views · 1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen23 Feb

@Zachary_Cohen @BGOV Congratulations, Zach! 164 views · 1 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen23 Feb

@BGOV There's never been a better time to cover appropriations. The federal government is lurching through its 3rd shutdown in 6 months. Multi-trillion-dollar deficits, Social Security's insolvency, and the expiration of borrowing authority loom on the horizon. Can't wait to di 1.1K views · 9 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen23 Feb

@BGOV Very grateful to the all-star team at @tax, who made covering last year's budget reconciliation law and installation of a new Treasury Department a delight. They're not totally rid of me. I keep telling them, half of "budget" is revenue... 1.2K views · 6 likes · 1 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen23 Feb

@BGOV @tax I would not, and could not, jump into this beat without @kentran_, who's a freakin' rock star. Looking forward to many more joint bylines ahead! 617 views · 6 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Zach C. Cohen@Zachary_Cohen23 Feb

Some personal news: I'm rejoining @BGOV as their senior budget reporter! If you're working on spending and revenue issues on Capitol Hill — as a lawmaker, aide, or lobbyist — I want to hear from you. Let's grab coffee. 35.2K views · 171 likes · 5 reposts · 16 replies Open on X →

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3 posts from the last 90 days, next to the 10K–100K follower range. shown widely, but few of those viewers react.

Median views634this account924median for 10K–100K

Reach, %5.59%this account3.62%median for 10K–100K

Engagement, %0.29%this account1.52%median for 10K–100K

Metric	This account	Median for 10K–100K	Ratio
Median views per post	634	924	0.69×
Reach (views ÷ followers)	5.59%	3.62%	1.55×
Engagement rate	0.29%	1.52%	0.19×

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