Coming July 26: #SocialCongress
On Tuesday, July 26, CMF will release "#SocialCongress: Perceptions and Use of Social Media on Capitol Hill," a new survey of congressional staff gauging Capitol Hill opinion of the influence of social media on lawmakers’ decisions and the impact of social media on communication between constituents and Congress. On that date, CMF's President and CEO, Bradford Fitch, will be interviewed on C-SPAN'S Washington Journal at 9:15 am, and on Facebook DC Live, a live streaming video program, at 12:00 pm (http://on.fb.me/FBDCLive).
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Congressional Management Foundation Elects New Chair & Vice Chair
Democrat Dan Mica and Republican Kelly Johnston to Govern 34-Year Old Nonprofit
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) Board of Directors has unanimously elected former Congressman Dan Mica and former Secretary of the Senate Kelly Johnston as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board. Congressman Mica, a Democrat, served in the House of Representatives from 1979-1989; Kelly Johnston, a Republican, served as Secretary of the Senate from 1995-1996.
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Congressional Staff Believe Constituents Are More Influential Than Lobbyists
by CMF
on January 26, 2011
Survey Finds Internet Increased Accountability in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new survey of congressional staff says they believe constituents have far more influence on undecided lawmakers than lobbyists. When asked about various groups and strategies that influence their Member of Congress, 46% said that “in-person constituent visits” would have “a lot” of influence, compared to 8% which said the same of a “lobbyist visit.” Staff also believe the Internet has increased the accountability of Members of Congress to constituents. A majority (57%) believe the Internet has made Members more accountable, and 87% believe it has made it “easier for constituents to become involved in the public policy process.”
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New Survey of Congressional Staff Gauges Influence of Citizens vs. Lobbyists
by CMF
on January 25, 2011
Report by Nonprofit Assesses How Internet Has Affected Accountability in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new survey of congressional staff will be released on Wednesday, January 26, 11:00 am (EDT) gauging Capitol Hill opinion of various influences on lawmakers’ decisions, the impact of the Internet on the Congress and public policy, and how Congress views and uses social media.
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The law-abiding congressional majority
by CMF
on August 06, 2010
CMF's letter to the editor of the Washington Post:
There was something slightly hypocritical in Ruth Marcus's column on the ethics cases pending before Congress ["House of entitlement," op-ed, Aug. 4]. She acknowledged the public "misperception" that "most lawmakers" are "heedless of ethics rules." Yet The Post and others in the media perpetuate that myth.
My organization has worked closely with members of Congress and staff for more than 30 years and found nearly every lawmaker and staffer we've worked with to be dedicated public servants, striving for the good of their constituents. Of course there are ethical lapses in Congress, just as there are in any field, including journalism.
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Congressional Management Foundation Names New Leader
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Management Foundation Board of Directors has named a new president and CEO for the nonpartisan organization serving Congress for over 30 years. Bradford Fitch will succeed Beverly Bell as the leader of the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). Ms. Bell served as executive director and more recently as president of CMF since 2006.
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Four Congressional Members Take Top Honors in CMF's Gold Mouse Awards for Web Site Excellence
Despite Standouts, New CMF Study Reveals Growing Digital Divide in Congress
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) bestowed four Congressional member offices with Platinum Awards—the highest honor for its annual Gold Mouse Awards, which recognizes the best Web sites on Capitol Hill. The awards were released as part of CMF’s “Partnership for a More Perfect Union,” a report that found an increasing “digital divide” in the quality of Web sites on Capitol Hill with an almost equal number of sites scoring either an “A” or an “F.”
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CMF Will Release 111th Congress Gold Mouse Awards on April 21
Comprehensive Evaluation of 620 House and Senate Web Sites
The results of the 111th Congress Gold Mouse Award Project will be released by the Congressional Management Foundation’s Partnership For A More Perfect Union, assessing the quality of congressional Member, committee, and leadership Web sites and identifying the best Web sites on Capitol Hill.
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CMF to Announce 111th Congress Mouse Awards on April 21
Congressional Management Foundation Will Bestow Coveted Gold Mouse Awards to Best Member Web Sites during 1st Annual Reception on April 21.
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Online Town Hall Meetings: Watch the Complete Press Conference
by CMF
on November 09, 2009
In case you missed it, the complete press conference for the release of Online Town Hall Meetings: Exploring Democracy in the 21st Century is now up and streaming. Watch it here.
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