2torial #0818: Learn2 Write to your Congressperson (Continued) Follow up Once you've sent your letter, you may find you want to follow it up. You can call the House of Representatives' switchboard at (202) 225-3121. The Senate's main number is (202) 224-3121. Ask the operator who answers for the office of your Congressperson. Of course, it's extremely unlikely that you will get to speak to your Congressperson directly. However, the staff member you speak to should take notes as to your position and convey your message.   You can also follow up on a particular issue by going to meet your representative when they hold a public meeting in your locale. Your local paper should announce such meetings.   If you feel very strongly about an issue, you may find you want to write to your Congressperson again. Do so as you gather more evidence relating to your argument. Don't merely repeat what you've said before.   You may also want to consider writing to other elected officials who can affect the outcome you're interested in. Write to the President at the White House. Write to the Speaker of the House at the House of Representatives address. Call your public library to find out who chairs the committee most concerned with the issue you're particularly interested in.   Go straight to the top! Here are two ways to e-mail the President: you can use this address: president@whitehouse.gov ...or there's a form to use at: http://www.whitehouse.gov -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)