In his new book “A Better Congress: Change the rules, change the results,” Joseph Gibson proposes a novel idea, why don’t members of Congress use plain English when they write legislation. “If bills were drafted in clearer language, perhaps more members would read and understand them. If the bills then became law, the public might … Read more
“A Better Congress” Author Joseph Gibson Interviewed by Doug McElvein and Debbie Monterrey on Total Information AM, on KMOX-AM, St. Louis, MO Washington insider Joseph Gibson spoke with us about his new book “A Better Congress: Change the Rules, Change the Results”. Listen to the audio here: http://www.thecapitol.net/Publications/ABetterCongress.html From a reader: “Makes a great gift … Read more
Upcoming Media Appearances by Joseph Gibson, Author of A Better Congress Dec. 13, 2010, 7:43 am Eastern KURV-AM 710 AM, McAllen, TX The Valley’s Morning News, with Sergio Sanchez Dec. 13, 2010, 8:40 am Eastern WBAL-AM 1090 AM, Baltimore, MD Dave Durian and The WBAL Morning Show Dec. 13, 2010, 9:50 am Eastern KMOX-AM , … Read more
It’s one of the persistent complaints about our government: Why can’t Congress get anything done? Actually, getting issues debated and voted on is much simpler in the House of Representatives, where only a majority vote is required. But, in the Senate, the process can be much more difficult. Over the past two years, and in … Read more
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Irrespective of which party controls the majority, existing congressional practices will remain in place. Without significant change to those practices, they will produce the same old results. Those same old results have driven the country into a dire situation. It is time to correct for this. It is time — and it … Read more
Feeling shut out of the political process by lobbyists and special interests? Insider Bradford Fitch has some good news for you: As it turns out, you’re the one in charge—NOT those rich and powerful lobbyists. photo credit: chesapeakeclimate Brad Fitch’s latest book, Citizen’s Handbook To Influencing Elected Officials: Citizen Advocacy in State Legislatures and Congress: … Read more
Citizen’s Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials: Citizen Advocacy in State Legislatures and Congress – A Guide for Citizen Lobbyists and Grassroots Advocates, by Bradford Fitch Practical guidance how to prepare for and meet with elected officials and staff, how to write effective letters and emails to elected officials, strategies for influencing legislators face-to-face, best practices … Read more