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Much ballyhoo has been made about the loosely coordinated mid-January effort to encourage citizens to contact Congress and voice opposition to two pieces of Internet-related legislation. The much-publicized darkening of major websites has been hailed as a wake-up call for Internet advocates. However, the strategies and tactics of those opposed to the Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) actually just relied on some tried and true elements of advocacy which have existed for the last 50 years. |
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Inside the Hill
This video series, produced by Fleishman-Hillard, provides a
behind-the-scenes look of how Members and staff use technology
and social media in Congress.
The Gold Mouse Project
CMF announced the 112th Congress Gold Mouse Awards, recognizing those Members of Congress who best use the Internet to communicate with and serve citizens.
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Hill Views on Advocacy
We surveyed congressional staff on their opinions and practices
related to constituent communications, including social media.
Contrary to popular belief, constituents trump lobbyists.
Managing 2012 Budget Cuts
House offices are facing an unprecedented management challenge – cutting their annual spending sharply in two successive years. To help managers with this difficult process, CMF produced a short manual containing 46 budget-cutting ideas and strategies for saving on big-ticket and small-ticket items. Read more
#SocialCongress
A new survey of congressional staff shows Capitol Hill uses
social media to gauge opinion and communicate with constituents.
How Citizen Advocacy Is Changing Mail Operations
This report documents how the volume of constituent communications to Congress has changed in the past decade, as well as congressional staff perceptions on how internal practices have changed in that time.
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Congressional Management Foundation
CMF works internally with House and Senate offices to foster improved management practices. From interns to Chiefs of Staff to Members themselves, CMF provides services adapted to the unique congressional environment. Read more
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