This afternoon I worked at the switchboard. It was the busiest it's ever been. Some political group had the notion to call up Iowans who oppose HF 561, which deals with nuclear power in Iowa. As far as I can tell, here's how it works: a resident gets a call asking them how they feel about an issue. If they feel "correctly" about it, then they are asked to voice their opinion to the legislature by pushing "1". Then I answer, and many stumble through their explanation of why they're calling ("Uh, hi, um, I'm calling to say that I feel that I should give a 'no' vote on... what was it? oh yea, on law 561 because I am, um, against nuclear power in Iowa"). Then I ask who their representative is so I can forward the call (which is all the switchboard does). "Um, well, I don't really know.. Harkin maybe?" "Sir, Harkin is a U.S. Senator. This is the Iowa House of Representatives. What's your address?"
It's a hoot.
My point is, if you feel a need to call the switchboard, and don't get me wrong, it's there to be used, at least know what the issue is. I would even encourage calling your rep; it's what they're for.
The house debated and passed SF 240 (floor-managed by Iverson) and SF 124.
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