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Education and Labor Committee Republicans Launch New WebsiteAug 01, 2010 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. | July 9, 2010 - Republicans on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee today announced the launch of a new website with updated, easier to navigate online resources to educate and inform Americans interested in Congress' work on education and workforce policies. The new website can be found at http://republicans.edlabor.house.gov/. "In this internet era, a virtual office allows the American people to interact with their elected representatives in Washington from anywhere at any time. The new Education and Labor Republican website is designed to improve this online interaction, giving citizens an array of tools and information that enable them to hear from - and speak to - the members of Congress who work on issues affecting our schools and workplaces," said Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the committee's Senior Republican Member. Key features of the new Education and Labor Committee Republican website include: *Detailed issue pages providing background and member views on the committee's key policy areas. *Built-in social networking tools - including a live stream of Education and Labor Republicans' latest updates on Twitter - inviting the public to engage directly with the committee. *Comprehensive hearing and markup records giving users access to legislative text, expert testimony, and committee voting records. *New oversight resources demonstrating the GOP commitment to holding the federal government accountable to the American people. NOTE: Education and Labor Committee Republicans have a longstanding commitment to excellence in online communications, most recently being recognized by the Congressional Management Foundation with a Gold Mouse award for the 111th Congress, an honor presented to the best websites in Congress. |