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	ADOPT-A-RETIRED CONGRESSPERSON ASSIGNMENT #2
		For your congressperson, find three different voting scores for a single year of his or her Congressional service.
		Compare your Congressperson to other congresspersons in the state, especially (if there are many fellow congresspersons) congresspersons of the same party with similar districts.
		If your Congressperson served as recently as 1999 or later, he or she may have many voting scores available on Project Vote Smart’s website.
	bama.ua.edu /~sborrell/psc312/adopta2.htm (1034 words)

	Lobbying Tips: Meeting (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If your congressperson is unavailable and you are offered a meeting with a staffer, consider meeting with the staffer or politely request another day or time that might be more convenient to meet with your representative.
		When you first enter the congressperson's office, and when you meet your representative or senator, your spokesperson should introduce himself or herself and anyone else who is attending the meeting.
		When the meeting is over, thank your congressperson for their time and consideration of your issue and shake hands again before leaving, even if you feel that the congressperson doesn't appear to be supportive of the union or the issue.
	www.nage.org /nsps/meettips.shtml (495 words)

	Lobbying Your Congressperson — Restoring Eden
		Lobbying your Congressperson is one of the most influential things you can do as a constituent.
		Most legislators are eager to hear from their constituents, and when your congressperson sees that you care enough about an issue to meet face-to-face, your message is likely to be even more influential.
		You just want to know enough about the Congressperson to not make a silly mistake, like asking him/her to vote yes on a bill they wrote.
	www.restoringeden.org /campaigns/funstuff/tipsonlobbying (842 words)

	We will be politically incorrect in questioning high gas prices - so you don't have to.
		Too many Congresspersons who are supposedly representing the people, do not because no one really bothers to question their voting record and whereabouts.
		Don’t be too surprised to find that your Congressperson has become rich, powerful and seemingly unbeatable; unaccountable to nobody but themselves and the special interests that back them.
		Congresspersons will never know it was you that sent it.
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2004/6/prweb130621.htm (940 words)

	MCC - Advocacy Handbook
		Communicating faith-based concerns about public policy to your congressperson -- whether through a letter, phone call or a visit -- is an under-used but powerful means of witness.
		Yet taking the time to contact your congressperson is consistently found to be the most influential way to affect their position.
		In most cases, you will not speak directly with your senator or representative, however offices keep a "count" of constituent calls and that information is passed on to the congressperson.
	www.mcc.org /us/washington/advocacy.html (1238 words)

	Lobbying By Phone - FCNL
		Congressperson has already taken the action you seek: Tell the aide how pleased you are to hear this, and consider asking for an additional step.
		For example, if the congressperson has decided to vote for a bill, ask them to speak in its favor on the floor.
		Congressperson holds the opposite view that you do: Politely and succinctly explain your position to the aide, asking that the congressperson reconsider.
	www.fcnl.org /getin/resources/phone_lobby.htm (518 words)

	UniteFamilies - What to say to your Congressperson and Senators
		Don't expect to directly talk to your Congressperson or Senator when you first call their office.
		If you are unable to talk to the Congressperson or Senator directly, ask to be connected to their aide who handles immigration.
		If you would like to contact us before calling your Congressperson or Senators or would like to share your experience in contacting them, please do write to us.
	unitefamilies.org /action/c_talk.html (483 words)

	Citizen Action Guide
		One of the best ways to reward your congressperson is to work on his or her reelection campaign.
		Invite the Congressperson and staff to see the damage first hand by taking a hike with you or flying over clearcut areas with LightHawk, which offers free air tours to members of Congress and their staff.
		You can speak directly to the Congressperson when he or she is home during congressional recesses or on weekends—just call the office, and they’ll tell you when.
	www.saveamericasforests.org /pages/shapinglawlp.htm (1699 words)

	Tying legislators' pay to performance \| TPMCafe
		The only people who can fairly judge a Congressperson's performance are the voters in the Congressperson's district.
		If the Congressperson can't inspire people to turn out, then he or she doesn't deserve as large a bonus.
		What's nice about a system like this is that it gives a Congressperson a big incentive to be responsive to his or her constitutents.
	www.tpmcafe.com /node/30412 (707 words)

	The Phone Call - The Planet October 1995 - Sierra Club
		Call your senator or representative: Unfortunately, a congressperson from another district won't pay much attention--if any--to your call.
		Simply say you want your congressperson to know your views on the issue--that you oppose or support it-- and add which way you'd like your congressperson to vote.
		Although you may only receive a form letter on that specific issue, it still guarantees that your message was recorded.
	www.sierraclub.org /planet/199510/phone.asp (280 words)

	Tech Lessons
		When the students finish the research questions one through five, tell the students that they have an opportunity to write an e-mail to their Congressperson with a subject relating to one of the areas that their representative is currently working on/ supporting.
		The teacher should have the students write it on their own paper first and the teacher will read over the letter to determine whether the information the student is inquiring about is already posted on the Web site or if it is a valid series of questions/ comments.
		After the sheet is completed, have the students turn this in along with the "What Does Your Congressperson Do?" worksheet and the printed copy of the letter (this should be on the back of the worksheet).
	www.greene.k12.ga.us /LocalUser/david.kendrick/tech_lessons.htm (3933 words)

	Increase the Federal Minimum Wage Now
		I’m calling to strongly urge the Congressperson to demand that House leadership schedule the Fair Minimum Wage Act, sponsored by Congressperson George Miller, for a vote on the House floor as soon as possible.
		Please ensure that the Fair Minimum Wage Act (as originally proposed by Congressperson Miller) reaches the floor in tact and is voted on as is (without weakening existing labor protection laws).
		I strongly urge Congressperson _____ and his/her colleagues to vote down any rule on any appropriations bills that does not protect amendments to increase the minimum wage.
	www.iwj.org /actnow/minwage/minwage_call.html (379 words)

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		They'll tell you when a bill is up for a vote, and you can send your letter in sent along with all the of other letters of the letter writing campaign.
		Your Congressperson will be especially interested in learning about your community and how the proposed legislation will affect it.
		Your zip code is essential--it informs your Congressperson that you live in their district.
	www.tutorials.com /08/0818/08185.asp (1157 words)

	Write Your Representative - Contact your Congressperson in the U.S. House of Representatives.
		Write Your Representative - Contact your Congressperson in the U.S. House of Representatives.
		This service will assist you by identifying your Congressperson in the U.S. House of Representatives and providing contact information.
		Please review the frequently asked questions if you have problems using this service.
	www.house.gov /writerep (88 words)

	FairTax.org - Contact Congress (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Have one of the pocket cards at hand and open the conversation with the congressperson or the aide by saying that you support the FairTax and would like to know how he or she would vote on the bill.
		Be prepared to discuss a couple of the key elements with the congressperson or staff, and why you feel the FairTax provides the best answer to meaningful tax reform.
		Again, let us know all the details of your meeting – with whom it was held, where and when, what was discussed, what the congressperson’s response was, and where you left things with them, i.e., any future steps to be taken.
	www.fairtax.org /action/contactcongress.htm (998 words)

	The Black Commentator - Cover Story: The Worst Black Congressperson - David Scott - Issue 132
		As the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, and having served in the Congress since 1970, Rangel deserves the money.
		He supported Bush’s prescription drugs giveaway to the pharmaceutical industry, faith-based initiatives, tax cuts for the rich — including abolition of the Estate Tax — and the war in Iraq, which is opposed by the vast majority of Black people, including in his 13th congressional district of Georgia.
		Representatives Harold Ford, Artur Davis, and Queens, New York DLCer Gregory Meeks recently joined 17 of their Democratic Leadership Council colleagues to urge Republicans to bring their oppressive bankruptcy bill before the House.
	www.blackcommentator.com /132/132_cover_scott.html (848 words)

	3,000 Supporters Thank Congressperson Barbara Lee at rally Mindfully.org 22oct01
		On the next day ran a front-page article about 100 or so UC Berkeley students supporting the war.
		Congressperson Barbara Lee is the only voice of sanity in the whole of Congress.
		Rather than the scorn she's had piled on her, she deserves praise from all.
	www.mindfully.org /Reform/Thank-Congressperson-Barbara-Lee.htm (1547 words)

	Small Government Blog » Your Congressperson Is A Jerk
		One aspect of the phenomena that everyone seems to be overlooking is that even as the entire legislative branch of the federal government loses fans, this continues to be an individual, not a team sport.
		And besides, even if she is a Republican, think of all the lost seniority, if I replaced her with a rookie.
		One Response to “Your Congressperson Is A Jerk”
	www.smallgov.org /?p=259 (383 words)

	Write your House Representative or Senators regarding issues related to US-India relations
		The Congressperson may be late or your meeting may be interrupted due to other pressing issues.
		When possible, demonstrate the connection between what you are requesting and the interests of the Congressperson's constituency and, of course, the interests of the United States.
		When appropriate, and after fully stating your position, ask the Congressperson for a commitment on the issue.
	www.usindiafriendship.net /congress1/writeyourreps.htm (445 words)

	Hey, It's Your Backyard! What Can You Do?
		He or she has a responsibility to listen to you and to act on your behalf.
		If you have an environmental concern you can write a letter to your congressperson and ask him or her to take action.
		Restate what the congressperson can do and how his or her actions will result in a positive manner both for his or her constituents and the environment.
	web.mit.edu /civenv/K12Edu/what.html (810 words)

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		We are tremendously grateful to the hundreds of you who called your congressperson (and others) and then called or emailed us with the results of your calls.
		Here’s an example of a letter one of our Cuba Advocates wrote to his congressperson in preparation for yesterday’s votes and in protest of the money that this congressperson accepted from the hard-line embargo-supporting PAC.
		This is the perfect time to gather a small group of constituents and meet with your congressperson in his/her home office.
	www.lawg.org /countries/cuba/travel_amndt_6_27.htm (902 words)

	Impeach Bush For Peace » 3/19, Meet Congressperson after March on Pentagon
		In order to make that message crystal clear we will be authoring what are called "memorials" which is a legally/procedurally recognized method by the Rules of the House of Representatives for individual citizens to initiate the impeachment process in the House.
		The congressperson can then, if convinced, bring up articles of impeachment for debate.
		This is being headed up by Joshua Schulman of the Kingston, NY chapter He has volunteered to organize this along with Jodin of the Minneapolis chpater.
	impeachforpeace.org /impeach_bush_blog/?p=479 (9815 words)

	Letter-writing guide (Site not responding. Last check: )
		CSW may often ask you to write to your Congressperson to enlist their help with certain cases.
		If your Congressperson decides to write an official letter within the US government, then you can request a copy of their response too.
		You may also wish to encourage your Congressperson to contact CSW for more information on a given topic.
	www.cswusa.com /HowtoHelpPages/Letter-writingGuide.htm (3290 words)

	All Facts and Opinions: The Activist Congressperson vs. Bush (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Activist Congressperson vs. Bush and False Prophets I love this: Earlier this month, at International ANSWER's Emergency Convergence on the White House, Spousal Unit, our son, and I, along with many thousands of others, heard Rep. John Conyers call...
		I love this: Earlier this month, at International ANSWER's Emergency Convergence on the White House, Spousal Unit, our son, and I, along with many thousands of others, heard Rep. John Conyers call for regime change in the US.
		Turns out Conyers is more than talk: The congressperson is riling conservatives over his efforts to start discussions on the idea of impeaching the criminal pretender to the White House.
	gratefuldread.net /archives/000526.html (498 words)

	Comments for Letter to Congressperson (Site not responding. Last check: )
		a letter to send to your congressperson to help get skateboarding legalized.
		All the info you need to contact your congressperson is available here.
		I soport your'e view,I too skateboard and wish it was not so fround apon.
	www.skatepark.org /cgi/sk8.cgi/item_view_comments?item_id=32 (46 words)

	Activism: when emailing your congressperson doesn't quite feel like enough... \| NetSquared
		Activism: when emailing your congressperson doesn't quite feel like enough...
		While online activism can make an impact on the world, it's vitally important that we consider how all these exciting new technologies can be leveraged to mobilize and activate people effectively off-line.
		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License.
	netsquared.org /2006/conference/conference-sessions/activism (1344 words)

	DEACON STIFFS CONGRESSPERSON (Site not responding. Last check: )
		WASHINGTON ~ Sassy socialist Maxine Waters was outraged all week after hearing that Deacon Jesse Jackson's mistress Karin Stanford got 40 grand in hush money from him to keep quiet about their secret love child.
		Apparently, Deacon Jackson, a known alien, hasn't paid California Congressperson Waters a dime to keep her mouth shut about their daughter Jessica.
		According to government records, space alien Jesse Jackson is the bio-dad of Jessica but maternity was not established until Congressperson Waters went public.
	members.aol.com /scariens/jessica.htm (406 words)

	CongressLink: [Members of Congress] Making Your Views Known: Writing a Letter to Congress
		Students will write a letter that expresses a concern to a Congressperson, use the proper business letter format, including proper form of address to Congressperson,identify qualities of an effective letter to a Congressperson, and (optional) research a particular bill to address in letter to Congressperson.
		The purpose of the taxonomy is to provide a coherent format for lessons and to make it easier for teachers to design them according to CongressLink's standards.
		They underline or highlight good points of the letter based on characteristics of an effective letter (ie, use of specific example, stating concern up front, etc.) Discuss what was effective in letter as class.
	www.congresslink.org /print_lp_viewsknown.htm (592 words)

	Worst congressperson from the preceding posters state
		Re: Worst congressperson from the preceding posters state
		Bush ignored August 6th 2001 memo titled "Bin Laden determined to strike in US." Bush is stuck in a pre-8/06/01 frame of mind.
		It was Delay, and their are a whole bunch of real bad ones in Texas, Johnson I would say is the worst, but pretty much all the Texas Republicans are horrid.
	www.uselectionatlas.org /FORUM/index.php?topic=40135.60 (756 words)

	[Talk] FW: Eminent Domain Reform in Danger: Contact Your Congressperson Now! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Friends, As we informed you yesterday, the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005 (H.R. 4128) is up for a vote in the House this week, probably tomorrow (Thursday).
		For that reason, it is crucial that you call your Congressperson immediately and let him or her know that the Private Property Rights Protection Act should not be weakened by loopholes.
		Please act now, before special interests take away this chance to protect the rights of every American home and business owner.
	lpf.org /pipermail/talk/2005-November/000370.html (1309 words)

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