Sunlight Foundation Recognizes Web "Applications for America".

Hats Off to Sunlight Foundation for creative contest to find 6 "Applications for America". Winning applications clearly can help anyone doing legislative research and outreach.

Sunlight Foundation contest website announcing the winners is HERE; it includes some "honorable mentions" also. From their website the winners are:

First Place for $15,000

Filibusted: “Hold senators accountable for blocking legislation.”

Second Place for $5,000

Legistalker: “The latest online activity of Congress Members.”

Third Place for $1,000 (4)

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