 FACT: In the movies opening scene, Ron Goode is presented as an  aide at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Later in the movie, we learn that Goode works for Senator  Finistirre. HHS is a federal government agency administered by the  executive branch, not the legislative branch. Employees who work at  HHS would not also work for a senator. Rather, they serve at the  pleasure of the presidentially appointed HHS Secretary, a  cabinet