Now that we’re entering the heavy campaign season for the 06 elections I think we need a toolkit on how to gather information so we can make informed decisions at the polls.  Below are some links to sources of information about Congress and people running for Congress:

• Comparing Candidates‘ Donors (OpenSecrets.org) – Where does your Congressperson get their campaign dollars?
• Congressional Voting Records (WashingtonPost.com)
• Congresspedia – "citizen’s encyclopedia on Congress"
• LegiStorm – How much does your Congressperson pay staff?
• Congressional Family Business Project – Does your Congressperson employ a family member on their campaign staff? (19 do!)