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Alaska's Congressional Delegation - Keeping the lines of communication open

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Home Builder with Jesse Clifton & Associates AREC License #15292

Alaska's Congressional Delegation - Keeping the lines of communication open

As a citizen of the United States, it is our responsibility to be informed and engaged in the governing of our Republic.  Despite evidence to the contrary, the men and women who represent us in Washington, DC take their cues from us. 

There are a myriad of issues that need our daily attention:

  • The economy. 
  • Health Care.
  • Veterans Affairs.
  • Tax Policy.
  • Subsistence issues. 
  • State Sovereignty. 
  • Energy Independence.
  • Immigration.

White House Washington DC

Make your voices heard in Washington.  Some of the folks on the Hill can't seem to read the legislation they vote on... they surely can't read minds. 

Unfortunately, due to security restrictions snail mail takes an inordinate amount of time to reach the recipient.  Consider calling, faxing or using the web-based email contact forms for time sensitive messages, especially those pertaining to pending legislation.

President Barack Obama

 President Barack Obama
 The White House
 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
 Washington, DC 20050

 Comment Line: 202-456-1111
 WH Switchboard: 202-456-1414
 WH Fax Line: 202-456-2461

 White House Web Contact Form

 

 

 

 

US Senator Lisa Murkowski

 Senator Lisa Murkowski

 Washington DC Office
 709 Hart Senate Office Building
 Washington, DC 20510

 Main: 202-224-6665
 Fax: 202-224-5301

 Fairbanks Office
 101 12th Avenue, Suite 216
 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

 Main: 907-456-0233
 Fax: 907-451-7146

 Senator Murkowski Web Contact Form

 

 

US Senator Mark Begich

 Senator Mark Begich

 Washington DC Office
 144 Russell Senate Office Building
 Washington, DC 20510

 Main: 202-224-3004
 Fax: 202-224-2354

 Fairbanks Office
 101 12th Avenue, Suite 206
 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

 Main: 907-456-0261
 Fax: 907-451-7290

 Senator Begich Web Contact Form

 

Congressman Don Young

Congressman Don Young

 Washington DC Office
 2111 Rayburn House Office Building
 Washington, DC 20515

 Main: 202-225-5765
 Fax: 202-225-0425

 Fairbanks Office
 101 12th Avenue, Suite 10
 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

 Main: 907-456-0210
 Fax: 907-456-0279

Congressman Don Young Web Contact Form

 

Curious how our delegation votes?  Check their voting record on OpenCongress.org and be sure to follow up to let them know you are informed and engaged. Don't forget to check OpenSecrets.org to find personal financial disclosures and fund raising profiles, including how much was raised and where that money came from.

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Comments (10)

Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Jesse, Darlin', my father would have called you a rabble rouser!

Jul 24, 2009 11:38 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

... I will try to call, but they dont usually let the British put their 'two pence' in very often !!

 

Good points though !

Jul 24, 2009 11:48 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

My friend I do think that we should all stay engaged and hold our Representatives feet to the fire.  Thank you for being a "rabble rouser!"

Jul 24, 2009 02:37 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Wasn't the country founded by a bunch of rabble rousers?  I do email my Congressmen and Senators at least I can let them know what I think.  Thanks for the link to the White House :-) 

Jul 24, 2009 04:12 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Jesse - A rabble rouser! Thanks for the contact info and I wouldn't mind running for a seat in the State of Nevada, maybe the Pres can help me with that!

VB

Jul 24, 2009 04:56 PM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Great info for your fellow Alaskans - and a good call to those folks that have positions they need to express to their elected officials on issues that are important to them. Which reminds me...it's been several weeks since I've contacted my elected representation...but I AM going in to thank in person our City Council members next week, so that will hopefully keep my civic duties moving forward.

Jul 24, 2009 05:25 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Thanks Jesse Great Post.. I have been writing all of them... the good news is in Alaska they actually still listen to us and our voice counts... not sure how that works in the other states but it is very true here...thanks for a very good post! 

Jul 24, 2009 05:43 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Jesse, Good information about the contact forms. However, these folks will just do what they want until we boot them out of office. I really wish our reps would vote the will of the people that put them in office, not their personal agendas...

Helping you live your American Dream...

Jul 25, 2009 07:43 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Jesse,

This is the best kind of Active Rain post:  USEFUL!  Thanks!

Mike in Tucson

Jul 28, 2009 10:11 PM
Debbie White
Southeast Alaska Real Estate - Juneau, AK
I Sell Alaska!

Hi, Jesse -

Good idea, remind all of us Alaskans of how and why we need to keep in contact.  Recently, my husband had an issue with a federal agency, and we wrote to all 3.  Don Young got "on it" and within 72 hours of his letter, all was well.  We are very blessed in our state to have members of Congress who truly listen.  Judging by a few comments, others might not be so lucky.

On a side note, continue to keep Don Young in your thoughts.  I cannot imagine what the last few weeks have been like for him.  Lu Young, his wife of 46 years, was such a nice, beautiful person. 

Aug 09, 2009 05:20 AM