This is all awesome to read about. Everytime I talk to an idiot and get a little bit discouraged, I come to this thread, or some other place where I can hear about the successes others are having, and I get all inspired again.

Yesterday, I was unable to call my rep's office. It annoyed me. Actually, I did call, just got a message saying no one was available and the voice mailbox was full. I called again later, and didn't even get the automated thing to answer. How lame.

Today made up for it. I talked with the best aide yet. She was the first one who was willing to give me any sort of info on what my rep's office thinks about HR 669. My rep has no official opinion yet, so I understand the aides can't say he does, but this one was willing to tell me that they'd been hearing a lot from people who were concerned about the exact same things I was mentioning. She didn't go so far as to say it, but I got the impression her personal opinion matched mine. That's great! If we can convince the aides, they have the potential to influence the Reps.

Plus of course emails, more phone calls, craigslist postings, etc.

Keep up the good work folks!