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Legacies are often built in the legislative arena – getting your boss's vision enacted into law. As a new Member of Congress, how do you become an effective lawmaker? As a congressional staffer, how can you help your boss define their policy agenda and achieve legislative success? Join CMF and the Center for Effective Lawmaking on Monday, March 29 for this special webinar for freshman offices.

Does email drive you crazy? Can you sleep through the buzz of your iPhone at 2 AM, or do you have the irresistible urge to check your email? You can change things! Join us Friday, March 26 for a webinar that will show you that by utilizing just a few easy features, you can significantly make your life more efficient. 

When we surveyed thousands of registered voters about their elected representatives in government, we asked them about the importance of interactions between citizens and their representatives. Most (93%) agreed that Member-constituent interactions are very valuable for our democracy. Moreover, the majority (58%) strongly agreed.

One of the key findings from the surveys was that voters who contacted a Member of Congress tended not to be satisfied with the response they received. Unfortunately, they also believe that Congress is simply not taking their views, and the views of other constituents, into account when deciding on an issue.

Through a series of national polls, this report explores how Members of Congress and staff can change their communications practices, habits, and objectives to build greater trust in the institution and convince constituents that their views genuinely do matter.

The Congressional Management Foundation supports efforts by the Congress to restore its appropriate authority under Article One of the Constitution. CMF welcomes today's announcement that Members of Congress will soon re-establish their powers to better serve their constituents by directing spending to worthy projects and needs in their constituencies.

One of the most important roles for new Members of Congress is to build connect with their constituents. Yet engaging with more than 700,000 people in a House district and millions in a state is a daunting challenge requiring Members of Congress to be resourceful, strategic, and innovative. Join CMF and a distinguished panel of experts for a webinar on Monday, February 22, as we walk you through the various tools available and how best to use them - telephone town halls, online town halls, and social media. Watch the recording >