Write a letter or send an e-mail to the President, as well as your local congresspersons, governor and state legislators demanding that they support equitable school finance systems.A great place to look for addresses, background and voting records is the non-partisan organization Project Vote Smart. Otherwise check the links and addresses listed below.
Federal Government
Executive Branch:
•President George W. Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Official White House Web Site
e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
•Vice President Dick Cheney
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
e-mail: vice-president@whitehouse.gov
Legislative Branch:
Don't know the name of your senators or representative? If you know your 7-digit zip code you can find them at the Committee of 70 Million.
Find the e-mail addresses and websites of your congresspersons at the Congressional Email Directory.
Or write to:
Representative _________
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Senator ________
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Also, check out your congressperson's voting record with Vote Smart's Congressional Scorecard.
State Government
Executive Branch:
Find the address, email, and website of your state governor at the NYTimes Governor Guide.
Legislative Branch:
Find the names (using your 7-digit zip code),addresses, email, and committee representation of your state senators and representatives at Project Vote Smart
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