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Writing your Elected Officials: It's Easier than you Think

Friday, August 1, 2008

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The recent actions Congress has taken that could impact the TSP and its investors have stirred numerous comments from FedSmith readers. A number of readers have indicated they fully intend to write their representatives in Congress to share their opinions on the proposed legislations affecting the TSP (see Funding Tobacco Legislation by Changing the Thrift Savings Plan and Quietly Changing the TSP's Investment Philosophy for more details on these proposed legislations).

If you are interested in contacting Congress about the TSP (or any other subject), we have made it easier for you to find your representatives and senators. You'll now see a "Write to Congress" box on the right hand column of each of the articles (including this one) on the FedSmith.com Web site. Simply type your zip code into this box to be taken to the Congress.org Web site where you can contact your elected federal officials individually or all at one time using a simple form.  Information about contacting state officials is provided on the Congress.org site as well.  The site even offers a form to guide you with composing a message.

If you choose to contact your elected officials, be sure to check out these tips to help get your point across.  Above all, it's best to keep your letter respectful, brief, and to the point.

FedSmith.com will continue to keep our readers informed about decisions made by Congress that will be of interest to the federal community.

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Readers' Comments

  • I am writing in reference to the Social Security GPO. I think it is one of the most unfair laws to punish former government employees by taking away most of their Social Security benefits with this offset. We are already struggling to make ends meet with the civil service pension that we get t...
    Posted: August 18, 2008 8:55 AM
  • After reading several comments on the TSP changes, well you the EMPLOYEE have the power to turn it around and only you.STOP your deductions, open up your own 401K put into it. They are looking for a way to cover the Losses.. (SSA?General Fund) Have we all forgotten the words WE THE PEOPLE ??? In C...
    Posted: August 12, 2008 6:57 PM
  • Excellent Point! Thank you for sharing....
    Posted: August 12, 2008 8:49 AM

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