This article was originally posted By Ellen Miller on http://blog.sunlightfoundation.com
"Politico’s Victoria McGrane wrote a piece that got my attention about a new Web site that might help congressional lawmakers stay in touch with their constitutents. The site, GradeGov.com, is still in production, but is supposed to launch next week. It has as its motto: “They work for you. Remind them.” The site’s goal is to give average Americans a means through which they can have their views reach lawmakers without going through the filter of newspapers, pundits, pollsters or paid staff. This sounds all well and good.
GradeGov.com will be designed to allow users to grade individual congressional lawmakers’ performance, write letters and read others, and help users find and follow lawmakers. The site will require users to log in and provide their ZIP code, among other information, so lawmakers can tell where the users that has graded them lives (i.e., whether they are a constituent or not).
After reading McGrane’s article, several of us here at Sunlight put our heads together in order to suggest what we hope is helpful advice. Here are some of our thoughts and questions:
As the article says, the site’s target community is “average voters” with an overall “nonpartisan” bent. With the outliers of obviously corrupt/incompetent lawmakers aside, there is no consensus in American politics of how to rate politicians. For aggregate evaluation to succeed, there must be some general idea of what “good” and “bad” are."
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This useful information for shopping lovers was posted on Ivanhoe.com
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"ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The days of shop 'til you drop are over. Now, that perfect sweater or gift is just a few clicks away. We have the inside scoop on websites that will save you money instantly and can even help you find free stuff.
Shopping is as easy as one, two, three. Find the latest coupon codes for online stores at www.retailmenot.com, or visit www.pricegrabber.com to compare the prices of whatever product you're looking for. We found a Coach purse, originally $300, marked down to $240. An even better deal … a pair of Roberto Cavalli sunglasses were originally $390, but price grabber found them for just $100.
Not in the mood to spend money? At www.heyitsfree.net you can find free giveaways you can take advantage of right away."
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FBISD School Board President Issues Statement On Bus Driver Case
This article originally posted on Fort Bend Now website:
"Late yesterday, Fort Bend ISD School Board President Sonal Bhuchar responded to a request for comment from FortBendNow on the controversy over bus driver Jack Richardson’s claims of retaliation by FBISD Transportation Director Richard Torres.
In an e-mailed statement received at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Bhuchar said trustees cannot comment on the case since the school board will be the final arbiter on Richardson’s grievance.
“Currently that is a matter under grievance appeal and likely to come before the board and hence it would be inappropriate for me to comment on, since as a board we are bound by law to be fair and impartial and must hear the grievance with no preconceived information or ideas,” Bhuchar noted.
With respect to other recent controversies in the district’s transportation department, including transportation supervisors having work done on their personal vehicles by district mechanics and Torres ignoring district policy by failing to take action against the supervisor who assaulted Richardson, Bhuchar said those issues have been addressed. Since are all “personnel matters,” however, the board cannot make public comments on them."
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"Late yesterday, Fort Bend ISD School Board President Sonal Bhuchar responded to a request for comment from FortBendNow on the controversy over bus driver Jack Richardson’s claims of retaliation by FBISD Transportation Director Richard Torres.
In an e-mailed statement received at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Bhuchar said trustees cannot comment on the case since the school board will be the final arbiter on Richardson’s grievance.
“Currently that is a matter under grievance appeal and likely to come before the board and hence it would be inappropriate for me to comment on, since as a board we are bound by law to be fair and impartial and must hear the grievance with no preconceived information or ideas,” Bhuchar noted.
With respect to other recent controversies in the district’s transportation department, including transportation supervisors having work done on their personal vehicles by district mechanics and Torres ignoring district policy by failing to take action against the supervisor who assaulted Richardson, Bhuchar said those issues have been addressed. Since are all “personnel matters,” however, the board cannot make public comments on them."
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Important Notice
These hot news were posted in Fort Bend ISD web site - What's New?
"Fort Bend ISD is closely monitoring the preparations and response by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials who are investigating swine influenza cases in people in Texas and in other U.S. locations. Please read the latest information on the Texas Department of State Health Services website at: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu/."
You can read more information about it on Fort Bend ISD web site.
"Fort Bend ISD is closely monitoring the preparations and response by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials who are investigating swine influenza cases in people in Texas and in other U.S. locations. Please read the latest information on the Texas Department of State Health Services website at: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu/."
You can read more information about it on Fort Bend ISD web site.
Fort Bend ISD is Closed Today, Tuesday, April 28, due to inclement weather conditions!
This was posted on the Fort Bend ISD web site :
"Due to inclement weather conditions, all schools and support facilities in Fort Bend ISD are CLOSED today. Safety for students and staff is our main concern."
"Due to inclement weather conditions, all schools and support facilities in Fort Bend ISD are CLOSED today. Safety for students and staff is our main concern."
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