Write your Congressman and Senators

I have written to my Congressman (John Olver) and Senators (Kennedy & Kerry) as follows:

I am writing to ask you to present legislation that requires all Congressmen and Senators, as part of their swearing-in oath, commit to have read, in full, all bills being brought forward for vote. Considering the importance and long-term impact much of this legislation entails it is a simple and valid requirement. Congress may realize an added benefit of creating an incentive to be more concise and judicious with legislative wording. Attached to this bill should be further stipulation that all legislation applies equally to our Representatives as it does to the People.


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