“The power under the constitution will always be in the people. It is entrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain limited period, to representatives of their own choosing; and whenever it is executed contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to their wishes, their servants can and undoubtedly will, be recalled.”

~ George Washington (1787)

Friday, January 21, 2011

Blog Changes!

Good evening!

I've added a lot of new links to the web in the side bar, courtesy of Martha, who picked them up from another Tea Party leader.

And there's a new page: Key Members of Congress.  The permanent link is on the sidebar as well.  This contains contact information for all of the leadership of the current Congressional.  It currently lacks e-mail addresses, but I'll get those included this weekend.

UPDATE:  According to the  House web site, there's no direct electronic contact to members of Congress by non-constituents.  From the "Write Your Representative" page:

"Can I send a message to a Member who does not represent my congressional district? -- Congressional courtesy dictates that Representatives be given the opportunity to assist their own constituents. The Write Your Representative service does not allow for the processing of messages to a Member that does not represent the state and zipcode entered. If direct contact with a specific Member that does not represent your district is required, the Clerk of the House maintains addresses and phone numbers of all House Members and Committees, or you may call (202)225-3121 for the U.S. House switchboard operator."

The Senate page is organized differently, but it's safe to assume that a similar policy is in effect.

So if you wish to contact anyone other than Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, or Congresswoman McMorris-Rodgers, use telephone, snail mail, or facsimile.

Jeff Stidham, Blog Admin