Comments on: Congress Moves to Close Member Access to Social Media

By: House relents on New Media, adopts updated rules for Web video

House relents on New Media, adopts updated rules for Web video — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:51:04 +0000

[...] use of online video, (an issue that this site has covered since the beginning) finally got over its last hurdle today as the Committee on House Administration adopted new rules [...]

By: Web Video Issue Derails in House

Web Video Issue Derails in House — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:17:08 +0000

[...] Vern Ehlers, R-Mich., is similar to positions he articulated in a letter earlier this year during a controversy over members’ use of Qik, Youtube and other Web video sites. The Ehlers resolution would have the House adopt rules passed by the Senate Rules Committee earlier [...]

By: Senate Opens the Door for Web 2.0 Usage

Senate Opens the Door for Web 2.0 Usage — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:17:16 +0000

[...] in July, we covered the story about Congressional use of Twitter and social tools ad nauseum. Frankly, it was an epic story around here – defining in many ways – [...]

By: Inside the Beltway, Inside the SuitCase

Inside the Beltway, Inside the SuitCase — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:37:06 +0000

[...] not going to rehash the details about the controversy surrounding Congress and social media. I’m also not going to tell you anything new, because that’s not what this is [...]

By: Congressman John Culberson to Visit the Show — The Aaron Brazell Show

Congressman John Culberson to Visit the Show — The Aaron Brazell Show — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:37:14 +0000

[...] covered this story earlier in the month and, so, decided to extend and offer to Mr. Culberson to come on the show and talk about it. I [...]

By: Michelle Obama Writing For BlogHer

Michelle Obama Writing For BlogHer — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:25:55 +0000

[...] though, this carries on the theme that we’ve been covering at Technosailor regarding the transparency of government and the use of the web. I’m encouraged to see the Obama campaign willing to engage Michelle [...]

By: Grow Votes Blog » Blog Archive » Congress Moves to Block Its Members From Using Social Media

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:26:23 +0000

[...] http://technosailor.com/2008/07/08/democrats-trying-to-ban-twitter-and-other-social-media-use-by-con... [...]

By: The Faux Charge About Congressional Use of Social Media « WiredPen

The Faux Charge About Congressional Use of Social Media « WiredPen — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:34:19 +0000

[...] are prohibited from “posting official content outside of the House.gov domain.” The rules [...]

By: Update: Congress Moves to Close Member Access to Social Media - The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck - emrupdate.com

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:03:00 +0000

[...] The debate continues on whether or not the Internet can be regulated in Congress. From a healthcare standpoint, are we going to see new HIPAA regulations come out as a result and that is already one big can of worms. If you listen to the video, the Congressman is using his resources as they should be, with 2 separate worlds, one for himself personally and one for his work in Congress. Heâ€™s taking on the ownership of being responsible. [...]

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:58:32 +0000

Any attempt to curb communications of our elected officials to the people who elected them should be nipped in the bud.