By the way, I have sent a brief email to them offering WATPA's services =
and assistance.
Regards,
Norm
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>=20
> An open letter from the Congressional Internet Caucus to the
> Internet Community
>=20
> On March 28, 1996, the founding members of the
> Congressional Internet Caucus posted this letter to the
> following newsgroups: comp.org.eff.talk,
> comp.org.cpsr.talk, alt.politics.datahighway,
> alt.censorship, alt.privacy, talk.politics.crypto, and
> misc.news.internet.announce.
>=20
> To the Internet Community at-large,
>=20
> Finally, there is something that both Democrats and Republicans can
> agree on -- it is time to get Congress on-line for the 21st Century.
>=20
> Over the past few years, the Internet has changed the way we
> communicate, do business and educate our children. Millions of
> people log-on to the Internet each day to send and receive
> information. And this new medium has created thousands of new jobs
> in our nation's economy.
>=20
> As more and more people go on-line and as the Internet becomes a
> greater part of our daily lives, new questions arise about how to
> deal with this new medium. Members of Congress are having to make
> policy decisions on Internet issues that will impact our future.
>=20
> What role, if any, will the federal government have in developing
> the Internet? How will Congress respond to Internet-related issues?
> From encryption to indecency, copyright protection to universal
> service, Congress will need to make prudent public policy decisions
> about a medium that presents such enormous opportunities for all
> Americans.
>=20
> Congress must not make these decisions without the full
> understanding of and familiarity with the Internet.
>=20
> The Internet will also transform Congress and the government. From
> communicating with constituents to making government documents
> available on-line, we need to move into the Information Age NOW.
>=20
> Members of Congress need to use the Internet.
>=20
> To solve some of these problems, we are forming the Internet Caucus:
> a bipartisan, bicameral group of members with diverse viewpoints.
> What we share is a mutual concern for promoting the Internet. We
> will not just talk the talk. Caucus members will walk the walk into
> cyberspace by signing a pledge to 1) educate themselves about the
> Internet, 2) get on-line, 3) and educate other members about the
> Internet.
>=20
> The caucus will also serve as a clearinghouse of information for the
> public and other offices about Internet related issues. With the
> assistance of an advisory committee comprised of public interest
> groups, industry, and respected experts on the Internet, members
> will discuss and debate policy options.
>=20
> We look forward to getting your input on the many issues before
> Congress. See you on-line!
>=20
> Sincerely,
> Congressman Rick Senator Patrick Congressman Senator Larry
> White Leahy Rick Boucher Pressler
> Speaker Newt Congressman Jack Congressman Congressman
> Gingrich Fields Edward Markey Mike Oxley
> Congressman Congresswoman Congressman Congressman
> Christopher Cox Anna Eshoo Robert Thomas Campbell
> Goodlatte
> Congressman Congresswoman Congressman Senator Slade
> Robert Walker Jennifer Dunn Vern Ehlers Gorton
> Senator Conrad Senator Ron Wyden Congressman Sam Congressman
> Burns Farr Bill Luther