Embargoed copies of the report are available upon request. Reporters interested in attending the event should contact CMF at 202-546-0100.

WHAT: Highlights include:

• Announcement of the 111th Congress Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Mouse Awards at the first ever Gold Mouse Awards Ceremony;
• An announcement of the #1 Web site (Platinum Mouse) in each category;
• A breakdown of House and Senate Web sites by grade (A through F);
• Analysis of grades by party, chamber, and category (Member, committee and leadership);
• Reviews, screen captures, and identified best practices of the top-ranked sites;
• A first look at how Congressional web sites are using social networking tools;
• Guidance for congressional offices seeking to improve their virtual offices. 

WHO: The report is the result of a joint research project conducted by CMF, Harvard Kennedy School, Northeastern University, University of California–Riverside, and the Ohio State University.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 21 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Willard Hotel Washington, D.C.