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House Agriculture Committee Named One of the Best Websites on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC,
October 24, 2011
The House Agriculture Committee was recognized as one of the best websites on Capitol Hill and given a “112th Congress Bronze Mouse Award.”
MEDIA CONTACT: Today, the House Agriculture Committee was recognized as one of the best websites on Capitol Hill and given a “112th Congress Bronze Mouse Award.” The award was given by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), a nonpartisan nonprofit working to improve communications between citizens and Congress and enhance operations in Capitol Hill offices. CMF has assessed and graded congressional websites and issued these awards since 2001. "Chairman Frank Lucas is to be commended for educating citizens and achieving the highest degree of transparency and accountability in online communications," said Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of CMF. "In the 21st Century, a website is much more than a broadcasting tool for a political message - it's a virtual office and a window into our democratic institutions. These winners of the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Mouse Awards understand the value of using the Internet to enlighten and serve constituents, and are examples for all congressional offices to follow," he said. Chairman Lucas responded by saying, "I appreciate this honor and recognition. It is important that the Agriculture Committee use every tool available to stay connected with its constituents in the countryside. It is my hope that the website and other social media platforms will continue to inform those who live and work in rural America about the issues that directly impact them." Download a copy of the report here. Founded in 1977, CMF is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to helping Congress and its Members meet the evolving needs and expectations of an engaged and informed 21st century citizenry. Its work focuses on improving congressional operations and enhancing citizen engagement through research, publications, training, and management services. The Gold Mouse Awards and congressional website research is part of CMF's Partnership for a More Perfect Union, dedicated to enriching the relationship between citizens and Congress. The goal of the Partnership is to further meaningful civic engagement through education, re-establishing trust, and providing innovative and pragmatic tools to facilitate purposeful two-way communication between citizens and Congress. ### |