Want to Make $1000?

Want to make $1000 and help connect elected U.S. legislators to their constituents? The Sunlight Network is offering $1000 to anyone who can persuade a member of Congress to sign the Punch Clock Agreement and put his or her daily schedule online. Seven legislators so far have agreed.

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