Congress Online: Congress, Communications and the Internet
While more than a million e-mails clog the inboxes of Congress each day, some legislators can't even find their own websites without the help of their staffers. In fact, laptops aren't even allowed on the floor of the House or Senate.\ But, as Dennis W. Johnson demonstrates in Congress Online, there are some savvy legislators who are taking advantage of new media to expand their power and influence-and the Congressional communications revolution is just beginning. Born out of a Pew Charitable...
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While more than a million e-mails clog the inboxes of Congress each day, some legislators can't even find their own websites without the help of their staffers. In fact, laptops aren't even allowed on the floor of the House or Senate.But, as Dennis W. Johnson demonstrates in Congress Online, there are some savvy legislators who are taking advantage of new media to expand their power and influence-and the Congressional communications revolution is just beginning. Born out of a Pew Charitable Trusts research project of the same name, Congress Online is the definitive guide to electronic politics, pointing the way to a system that could forge a new and more immediate connection between legislators and the American people.
Pt. 1Wired citizen, wired government1New tools for the active citizenry172The rise of electronic advocacy433The promise of electronic government61Pt. 2Congress responds4Old communications and new895The E-mail overload1076Congressional Websites125Pt. 3Online democracy and communication7Challenges and opportunities1538Congress and the deliberative process171App. AResearch methodology and best practices183App. BBest Websites in Congress187App. COther government Websites193App. DCitizen-oriented Websites197App. ECongressional Website statistics199App. FProject vote smart national political awareness test201
