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Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "First-Degree Amendment"
First Degree Amendment: Amendment offered to the text of a measure or a substitute offered to a first-degree amendment.
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July 24, 2008 10:07 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 32
Media Tip 32: Pitch television feeds to stations before incurring the expense of creating them. They should be created like radio feeds, with raw material sent to stations that can be repackaged into a finished product.
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July 22, 2008 03:27 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Public Law"
Public Law: Act of Congress that has been signed by the president or passed over his veto. It is designated by the letters P.L. and numbers noting the Congress and the numerical sequence in which the measure was signed; for example, P.L. 107-111 was an act of Congress in the 107th Congress and was the 111th measure signed by the president (or passed over his veto) during the 107th Congress.
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July 18, 2008 08:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 14
Media Tip 14:Find an organization or boss who shares your values. You will be a much stronger advocate for the mission if you believe in it.
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July 15, 2008 03:27 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 51
Media Tip 51: Realize the power of television. It is the dominant method used to influence public opinion and convey a message.
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July 8, 2008 07:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Joint Resolution"
Joint Resolution: Similar to a bill, though limited in scope (for example, to change a minor item in existing law). Becomes law when passed in identical form by both chambers and signed by the president. It also is the form of legislation used to consider a constitutional amendment. A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in each house but does not require the president’s signature. Designated as H. J. Res. or S. J. Res.
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July 4, 2008 09:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 74
Media Tip 74: Set up “unofficial” interactions with reporters and your principal, such as lunches or off-the-record conversations. Every conversation between your principal and a reporter doesn’t have to result in a story or quote.
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July 1, 2008 07:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Quorum"
Quorum: Minimum number of members required for the transaction of business.
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June 27, 2008 11:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "'Bigger Bite' Amendment"
"Bigger Bite" Amendment: Although an amendment cannot amend previously amended language under House rules, a “bigger bite” amendment can be offered because it changes more of the measure or amendment than the original amendment.
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June 20, 2008 09:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 83
Media Tip 83: Identify sources within your organization who will provide you with the information essential to doing your job. Set up information flow systems to ensure you are kept apprised of important developments within your organization.
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This tip is from our booklet, Media Relations Tips: 102 Secrets for Finding Success in Public Relations. Practical tips for anyone who works with the media, works with someone who works with the media, or who works at an organization that is covered in the media. An easy handout for everyone in your group to make sure that they are prepared and confident if they ever have to deal with the media. Based on the Media Relations Handbook, by Brad Fitch. The cover and inside pages of this booklet can be customized with your logo and information. For more information, see our Booklets page. |
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June 17, 2008 12:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Conference Report"
Conference Report: Document containing a conference committee’s agreements and signed by a majority of conferees from each chamber.
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June 13, 2008 06:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 27
Media Tip 27: Strive to be timely with op-ed pieces, making sure that they add value to the debate. The best are written by those who have some unique qualifications to comment on the subject, or are excellent writers.
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June 10, 2008 01:57 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "General Debate"
General Debate: Term for period of time at the beginning of proceedings in the Committee of the Whole to debate a measure. The time is generally divided equally between majority and minority floor managers.
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June 5, 2008 10:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 72
Media Tip 72: Deal with the “media mouse” by suggesting formal media training. You also must convince the principal that a public relations strategy is essential to achieving public policy goals.
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June 3, 2008 08:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Obligation"
Obligation: Binding agreement by a government agency to pay for goods, products, or services.
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May 30, 2008 09:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 41
Media Tip 41: Never respond immediately to reporter calls on potentially negative stories—craft a response using all office resources and experts. Listen “between the lines” for potential details that could be strategically crucial. And never say, “No comment.”
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May 27, 2008 03:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 75
Media Tip 75: Appreciate that public figures are real people with fragile egos. Being a sympathetic ear is part of the job.
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May 20, 2008 02:57 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Resolution of Ratification"
Resolution of Ratification: Senate vehicle for consideration of a treaty.
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May 16, 2008 09:07 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 19
Media Tip 19: Review the press list, update and build on it. It is the most important asset to a public relations professional.
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This tip is from our booklet, Media Relations Tips: 102 Secrets for Finding Success in Public Relations. Practical tips for anyone who works with the media, works with someone who works with the media, or who works at an organization that is covered in the media. An easy handout for everyone in your group to make sure that they are prepared and confident if they ever have to deal with the media. Based on the Media Relations Handbook, by Brad Fitch. The cover and inside pages of this booklet can be customized with your logo and information. For more information, see our Booklets page. |
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May 13, 2008 02:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Private Bill"
Private Bill: A measure that generally deals with an individual matter, such as a claim against the government, an individual’s immigration, or a land title. Private bills are considered in the House via the Private Calendar on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
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May 9, 2008 12:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 90
Media Tip 90: Know the signs of a crisis and adapt your organization to the changing environment. Use all means available, including outside advisors, to get your boss to admit that you’re in the midst of a crisis.
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This tip is from our booklet, Media Relations Tips: 102 Secrets for Finding Success in Public Relations. Practical tips for anyone who works with the media, works with someone who works with the media, or who works at an organization that is covered in the media. An easy handout for everyone in your group to make sure that they are prepared and confident if they ever have to deal with the media. Based on the Media Relations Handbook, by Brad Fitch. The cover and inside pages of this booklet can be customized with your logo and information. For more information, see our Booklets page. |
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May 6, 2008 10:07 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Division Vote"
Division Vote: A vote in which the committee chair or House presiding officer counts those members in favor and those in opposition to a proposition with no record made of how each voted. The chair can either ask for a show of hands or ask members to stand.
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May 2, 2008 09:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 97
Media Tip 97:
The eight mistakes to avoid in a crisis are:
• Ignoring the problem and not changing priorities.
• Not adjusting the decision-making apparatus and team.
• Letting lawyers direct the public relations policy.
• Allowing systemic crises to become image crises.
• Withholding information.
• Not correcting errors immediately.
• Using the wrong spokesperson.
• Not being honest.
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This tip is from our booklet, Media Relations Tips: 102 Secrets for Finding Success in Public Relations. Practical tips for anyone who works with the media, works with someone who works with the media, or who works at an organization that is covered in the media. An easy handout for everyone in your group to make sure that they are prepared and confident if they ever have to deal with the media. Based on the Media Relations Handbook, by Brad Fitch. The cover and inside pages of this booklet can be customized with your logo and information. For more information, see our Booklets page. |
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April 29, 2008 08:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Strike and Insert"
Strike and Insert: Amendment that replaces text in a measure or an amendment.
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April 25, 2008 05:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 31
Media Tip 31: Create radio feeds with broadcast quality equipment. Public relations professionals
should interview the principal like a journalist and create a 90- to 120-second feed to deliver to stations.
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April 22, 2008 09:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Blue-Slip Resolution"
Blue-Slip Resolution: House resolution ordering the return to the Senate of a Senate bill or amendment that the House believes violates the constitutional prerogative of the House to originate revenue measures.
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April 18, 2008 10:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 59
Media Tip 59: Appreciate the differences between traditional communications and web-based communications. The Internet is not a billboard; it requires communicators to present multiple messages while still targeting core audiences.
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April 15, 2008 04:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Morning Hour"
Morning Hour: In the Senate, the first two hours of a session following an adjournment, rather than a recess.
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April 11, 2008 09:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 84
Media Tip 84: Always translate complicated jargon into plain English. Be wary of too many numbers and acronyms.
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April 8, 2008 04:32 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Revenues"
Revenues: Taxes, fees, gifts, and other income received by the federal government.
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April 4, 2008 11:07 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 29
Media Tip 29: When photographing a principal, position yourself and your subjects correctly, get
action shots (not “smiling-at-the-camera” shots), and take many photos.
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April 1, 2008 10:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Original Bill"
Original Bill: A measure drafted by a committee and introduced by its chair when the committee reports the measure back to its chamber. It is not referred back to the committee after introduction.
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March 28, 2008 02:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 36
Media Tip 36: Realize that there are limits to a message. No matter how good a message is, it cannot mask a truly bad idea.
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March 25, 2008 02:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Enacting Clause"
Enacting Clause: Phrase at the beginning of a bill that gives it legal force when enacted: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. . . .”
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March 21, 2008 09:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 11
Media Tip 11: In the eyes of the media, hypocrisy is a public figure’s greatest sin. To reporters, being consistent is more important than being right.
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March 18, 2008 03:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Executive Session"
Executive Session: Meeting of the Senate devoted to the consideration of treaties or nominations. Also a term used to describe a chamber or committee session closed to the public.
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March 14, 2008 01:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 23
Media Tip 23: Find teachers and allies. Everyone needs someone to talk to and bounce ideas off.
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March 10, 2008 03:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "Parliamentary Inquiry"
Parliamentary Inquiry: Member’s question posed on the floor to the presiding officer, or in committee or subcommittee to the chair, about a pending procedural situation.
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March 7, 2008 10:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Tip 43
Media Tip 43: Be prepared. The most common problems in dealing with the media are: clear bias, getting them to share information, fast deadlines, and slow (or dumb) reporters.
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