Two CBO Reports on Josh's Desk

Two Congressional Budget Office reports rest on Josh's desk in the night-lit bullpen. Donna directs Josh's attention to them, declaring the documents ready and sufficient to cover her work responsibilities during her upcoming absence. Josh accepts this handoff without protest as he approves her early departure and full Thanksgiving break.

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Purpose

Provide evidence of completed work tasks to enable Donna's time off

Significance

Underscores Donna's preparedness and Josh's accommodating leadership, easing tension around her personal plans amid bullpen demands

Appearances in the Narrative

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2 moments

S4E10 · Arctic Radar

Star Trek Holiday — Janice's Taunt, Josh's Diffuse

The two CBO reports are cited by Donna as evidence her work is in order and that Josh can grant her leave; they function as tangible proof of coverage enabling her to depart for the date.

Before: Stacked on Josh's desk, completed and ready to cover Donna's responsibilities.

After: Left on Josh's desk to be handled in Donna's absence.

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S4E10 · Arctic Radar

Permission and Play: Donna's Night Out, Josh's Light Touch

The two CBO reports are invoked by Donna as concrete evidence that her responsibilities are covered; they operate narratively to justify her leaving and to persuade Josh that the office can function without her on Thanksgiving.

Before: Placed on Josh's desk, completed and available as proof of coverage.

After: Remain on Josh's desk as Donna departs, still indicating work is covered.

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