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Is Social Media Really Communicating with Congress?

Kenna McHugh — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:30:10 +0000

Finding out how much time our representatives in Washington, D.C. spend on Facebook might interest us if it means they’ll do a better job. iConstituent collaborates with congressional offices to maximize their Facebook use with the purpose of improving their communications with their constituents.
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White House: Twitter Played Role in Budget Deal

David Cohen — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:00:06 +0000

White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer admitted to Brian Stelter of The New York Times that the deluge of tweets directed toward lawmakers, encouraged last Friday by President Barack Obama, were a factor in the agreement between congressional Democrats and Republicans on the debt ceiling, announced Sunday night.

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What's Moving Online Privacy? From Congress to the White House…

Katie Kindelan — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:03:20 +0000

Marking a new front in the battle over online privacy, the Obama administration, for the first time, explicitly called on Congress to approve a “consumer privacy bill of rights” that would regulate the collection of personal data on the Internet. The push from the White House will likely give a boost to the many privacy bills floating in Congress, but what’s next, and what does it all mean for consumers, and constituents? We take a look at the road ahead.

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What Happens During A 'Budget Twitter Town Hall'?

Katie Kindelan — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:53 +0000

How do you solve a crisis like the federal budget? With a tweet, of course, hoped House Democrats who hosted a Twitter town hall meeting on Thursday to field questions about the budget. And exactly what happens when Members of Congress try to solve a national crisis in 140 characters or less?

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John McCain and John Kerry Propose "Online Privacy Bill of Rights"

Katie Kindelan — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:12:03 +0000

With no fewer than seven pieces of legislation circulating Congress, the issue of online privacy is back in the news, and hot on Capitol Hill. The latest bills center on the most contentious topics, creation of a ‘Do Not Track’ mechanism that would allow consumers to ‘opt-out’ of targeted online advertising, and mobile privacy. What are the proposals, and what do they mean for you?

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10 Politicans That Every Politico Needs To Follow on Twitter

katy — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:00:11 +0000

Political news travels fast — it can take more than a few New York Times articles to stay on top of the rumor mill. For news junkies, Twitter is great as an alternative source for journalism. But if you’re truly interested in the twists and turns of politics at its feistiest, Twitter becomes even more useful as it lets you follow specific politicians to see what they’re up to and what their most recent soundbytes are revealing. If you’re a politico and you know it, raise your hand….and then follow these 10 politicians on Twitter. continued…

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How Will The 2 New Proposed Privacy Bills Protect You?

Katie Kindelan — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:30:55 +0000

After months of debate and political wrangling, online privacy legislation is now on the table with the introduction of two separate bills in the U.S. House. What are the bills, and how, or even will, they protect you, the Internet user?

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Online Privacy Debate Reemerges in Congress

Katie Kindelan — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:30:31 +0000

Lobbying numbers are in, Facebook is under scrutiny and online privacy is on the horizon in both the House and the Senate. And, with that, the new Congress has arrived. Here’s the latest you should know on what’s buzzing in the nation’s capital now…

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112th Congress Makes House Activities More Accessible To Constituents On YouTube

Megan O'Neill — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:00:08 +0000

New House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa says, “Our founding fathers believed a healthy American government would depend on active, informed American citizens.” Issa is opening up a new channel for keeping American citizens informed and it’s none other than YouTube. continued…

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New Congress, New Twitter: Your Guide to 112th Twitter Handles

Katie Kindelan — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:00:43 +0000

The swearing-in of new senators and representatives? The reading of the Constitution on the House floor? All the formal flourishes of democracy, for sure, but what’s the real sign that change has come to Washington in this 21^st century world? New Twitter handles for our nation’s leaders. Here’s your complete guide to the #112Congress.

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White House Enters Online Privacy Fray with Privacy Subcommittee

Katie Kindelan — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:00:39 +0000

First it was Twitter, then widgets, then Android and the iPhone, Facebook apps, and now Firesheep. Against the drumbeat of almost daily reports of new online privacy breaches, the federal government has done what it does best to tackle a policy issue: create a committee.

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New Poll Shows Even Kids Worried About Their Privacy Online

Katie Kindelan — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:35:27 +0000

You wouldn’t know it by looking at the average teenager’s wall on Facebook, but teens are just as concerned as their parents when it comes to online privacy, a new poll has found. 79 percent of teens believe their friends share too much information online, and a majority want social networking sites required to get users to ‘opt-in’ before using their personal information. But parents haven’t stopped worrying about their kids’ safety either.

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Congress is Back: Craigslist, Google, Net Neutrality And More

Katie Kindelan — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:30:16 +0000

Welcome back Congress, recess is over! With just weeks to go before the November midterms that could send many of them home, lawmakers return to Washington this week for the September work period: four weeks of writing and trying to pass bills quickly so they can get back on the campaign trail.

But first, it’s a packed agenda. Lawmakers will have to make decisions on tax cuts, spending bills and federal stimulus projects before they can return home. Left unclear is where, with partisan tensions high, other issues, like net neutrality and privacy, will fall in line. We take a look ahead at the top social media issues awaiting Congress’s return…
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3121 is LinkedIn, Just for Congress Members

kristennicole — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:59:30 +0000

National Journal, a site for nonpartisan reporting on current politics, has teamed with New Media Strategies and JESS3 in order to provide an exclusive networking community for members of congress and their staff. This secure portion of the National Journal site will be for work purposes, communication and collaborative efforts between congressional members and staff.

The new network is called 3121, and it’s aiming to make life “easier” for the sie members. You’ll need to submit a request in order to access the site, though a public blog is available as a basic resource within the National Journal site. 3121 is actually in beta, so there is likely to be a lot of experimentation and ongoing improvements to this network, as it is among the first to be a professional networking tool created specifically for members of congress.
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