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1. Forum Information·What is the purpose of this forum?
·Why should I care?
·How can one person make a difference?
·What can I do to help?
·How do I post a new topic?
·Can anyone contribute to the FAQs?
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The forum was created for those who wish keep apprised of legislation that affects the Broadband/IT Industries, to discuss them freely in an open forum, and to provide information concerning the steps that can be taken to assist in ensuring that fair and equitable laws are enacted in Federal and local jurisdictions.
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Currently, less than 50% of the registered voters in America fail to exercise their rights to do so. That means that less than half of us decide what is best for everyone.
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Momentum has a “snowball” effect. It starts off small, then grows larger and larger, due to its’ growing exposure. A snowman can’t be built unless someone picks up the first handful of snow and adds more and more to it. Others can help. The biggest “snowman” wins.
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Become informed on the issues by reading the information that is available in the “links” section. Discuss them in our forum so you can get a better perspective of how others feel about them. Once you feel confident of your opinion on the matter, express your feelings by contacting your government representatives via e-mail, letters, telephone, fax and, most importantly, by voting.
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First, read the forum rules to make sure that what you post conforms to the guidelines. Any topics that are in violation of forum rules or guidelines will be "locked". If a post appears to contain material that is blatantly in violation of forum rules, the offender will be suspended or banned from the forum.
In the upper right-hand corner of the forum's home page, click on the gray button, "New Topic". If you have any attachments, (photos, articles, etc.), click on the "Got Attachments?" button in the upper right-hand corner, then browse to the location on your computer and press "Open."
If you want to quote a statement or comment made in an earlier post, do so in the white comments box and then type your message. Instructions for formatting your text, including "smilies", etc., can be found in the "How To" link.
Comments without attachments will display a "Preview" button. Click on it, and you will be given the opportunity to see what your post will look like before it is published. This gives you the opportunity to edit it before actually posting it. Once it is to your satisfaction, click on the "Submit" button.
Comments with attachments do not provide you the opportunity to preview your content prior to posting, so make certain all is correct, then click on "Upload Now".
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Yes, in fact, you are encouraged to do so. Any contributions that are helpful to participants is welcomed. You can submit you suggestions by clicking on "I would like to suggest a question..." link at the bottom of the page. Questions that are submitted will be reviewed and, if appropriate, will be included with the forum FAQs. Although they may be edited, you will receive credit for your idea!
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2. Links·Where can I find definitions for legal terms and acronyms?
·Where can I find out who my representatives are?
·Where can I find information regarding the Executive Branch of the U.S. Gov't?
·Are there any search sites for locating information about the U.S. Government?
·Where can I find information about government corruption?
·Where can I find the website for the U.S. Inspector General?
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The purpose of a political dictionary is to acquaint the reader with the terms used by policy-makers, journalists, commentators, and analysts, in discussing national and international politics. Without such a volume, which explains not only political (and some economic and military) terms but major organizations and systems of government, the news media are often difficult to fully comprehend.
Political Dictionary:www.fast-times.com/political/political.html
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Congress: Senators are elected for six years, while representatives run for a two-year term. You can find more information on who they are, and what they’re up to, on these sites:
thomas.loc.gov/home/legbranch/legbranch.html
www.clerkweb.house.gov/
www.congress.org
www.house.gov
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The Library of Congress link for resources pertaining to the executive branch of the federal government, it’s departments, and independent agencies: lcweb.loc.gov./global/executive/fed.html
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The following links lead to major sources of government information and have search options available to help you find whatever you’re looking for:
http://www.firstgov.gov/
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/federal.html
http://www.nttc.edu/resources/government/govresources.asp
»www.whitehouse.gov/government/
http://www.fedworld.gov/
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You can investigate many topics here:
http://www.citizen.org/congress/
http://www.pogo.org/
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There are two IG councils. The President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE) and the Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency (ECIE). The PCIE has 6 committees, Audit, Inspection and Evaluation, Investigations, Integrity, Legislation and Professional Development as well as several related organizations. The ECIE is represented on each of the committees.
http://www.ignet.gov/
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