WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2003 - The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), in association with Capitol Advantage, today released the first of four reports (see report) focused on tips and insights into effectively communicating with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. These reports are intended to help organizations put their resources to better use in influencing public policy debate in Congress.

Sponsored by Capitol Advantage as a value-added service to its 1,200-plus customers, these reports offer expert suggestions by CMF staff members in what does, and does not, work on Capitol Hill. The reports also offer interesting statistics on such things as email volume to Congress, the use of personal digital assistants by lawmakers, and much more.

"We've enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the Congressional Management Foundation, and this kind of report is precisely what our customers need to enjoy success on Capitol Hill," said Robert Hansan, President and Founder of Capitol Advantage. "Their expert analysis and insider's perspective can really make a difference in the public policy campaigns of the organizations that use our tools and services."

Some interesting insights from the report include:

• Why the use of Web Forms on Capitol Hill is a positive development
• Tips on using email effectively when the volume of email to Congress has mushroomed from 30 million in 1999 to 94 million in 2003
• How to communicate with specific legislative committees
• How the exploding use of Blackberrys is making lawmakers more accessible than ever

About Capitol Advantage
Capitol Advantage is the premier innovator of Internet-based political tools, including the award-winning Capwiz™. Its products are being used on the Web sites of some of the nation's leading corporations, media outlets, portals, associations, and unions, including 80 percent of Fortune's "Washington Power 25." Through the use of Capitol Advantage's tools and services, organizations can promote their agenda, educate supporters, and empower them to become engaged in the political dialogue. Capitol Advantage also publishes a series of informational guides, including Congress At Your Fingertips, Who's Covering Washington, and A Student Guide to Washington, D.C. For more information or a product demonstration, contact Capitol Advantage at (703) 289-4670 or (800) 659-8708, or visit their Web site at www.capitoladvantage.com.

Capitol Advantage Contact:

Sherry Stanley
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Capitol Advantage, LLC
703-289-4670 x108
sherry@capitoladvantage.com