How to Blog with Bill Numbers, and Why YOU Should Care.
As you can see from my diary list, I don't write too often. I don't have the time (time=money for freelancers). This diary exists because we are all lobbyists, we are all constituents, we are all activists, and we all have some sway with our congress critters.
If you are writing about legislation, you NEED to blog with bill numbers.
Why do Bill Numbers Matter?
Bill numbers are progressive. Bill numbers allow for accountability, oversight and openness. Bill numbers can serve two important functions here on the Orange Blog.
1-Track discussion: You can search all diaries about a bill. This will matter years from now when we are renewing old legislation like No Child Left Behind or CAN-SPAM.
2-Coordinate responses: You can call a congressperson and refer to a specific piece of legislation by number. This makes you harder to ignore and makes life on the staffers easier. We can discuss specific bills, and coordinate a community-wide approach to addressing legislative issues.
So, tag your diary and list that H.R., S. etc. for the world to see!
After the flip: What is a Bill Number, How to use them, Where to find them, etc.
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