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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) will release a new report next week on how Congress is using social media to communicate with constituents. "#SocialCongress 2015" will be released October 14, 2015 and includes the results of new surveys of congressional staff.

The report will include survey responses from congressional staff on:

• The extent to which Members of Congress are becoming more comfortable using social media platforms;
• How social media is affecting relationships between constituents and Congress; and
• Which social media comments/posts from groups and individuals are more likely to have an impact on Members' policy decision-making.

The report is part of CMF's Partnership for a More Perfect Union, a program to help citizens have better communications, understanding, and relationships with Members of Congress. The report was sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, DCI Group, and VoterVoice.

Founded in 1977, CMF is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to helping Congress and its Members meet the evolving needs and expectations of an engaged and informed 21st century citizenry. Its work focuses on improving congressional operations and enhancing citizen engagement through research, publications, training, and management services.

REPORT RELEASE DETAILS

WHAT: "#SocialCongress 2015"
WHO: Congressional Management Foundation
WHEN: October 14, 12:01 am
WHERE: Report will be released online at www.CongressFoundation.org

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