I have recently started visiting OpenCongress and am impressed by the organization and accessibility of information. OpenCongress is a self-described "free, open-source, non-profit, and non-partisan web resource with a mission to help make Congress more transparent and to encourage civic engagement." I believe they have succeeded in their goal.
I have always been a big fan of using Thomas (the portal to legislative information provided by the Library of Congress) to find the text of bills. However, OpenCongress goes a step beyond text.
On the OpenCongress site, you can find: the most frequently viewed bills, profiles for senators and representatives, discussions of controversial provisions and much, much more. I especially enjoy reading the Congress Gossip Blog which gives a little extra insight into what actually happens on the hill.
Whether you are monitoring a piece of legislation, gathering information for a cause, or simply curious about what is going on in the legislative world, OpenCongress is a great place to visit!
Monday, July 28, 2008
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