Andreia Piroupo
POS 2041
Prof. William Geeslin M.A., Ed.D

Congress Assignment

The Senator for my state is Marco Rubio and my U.S representative is Corrine Brown. When I was looking over Mrs. Browns page I noticed the array of information available for the people around my district , such as the Federal , Local and State agencies information on things like; our Veteran affairs, Citizenship and Immigration, the Florida’s Legislature, Board of Education and Attorney General. I also got information on Local Art competition, how and where to get Help with Immigration, Social Security and Internships. Rubio’s Page had information on how to get an internship at his office and how to track a bill, obtain grants and request a tour of D.C. attractions, now I know that to visit the White House I need a 3-6 months planning period before I’m assigned to a group, another thing that I am able to do through his page is purchase an official American flag. He has a Newsroom with pictures and press releases on him and his late actions; his page also has a link with all the issues we face as a country and where he stands. I personally felt like the Browns’ page was a lot more personal and obviously local. It gave me information on attractions and on how to obtain help with issues that I might face in life such as social security or even veteran assistance if the need ever arises. She also had a direct Email on her page, making me feel a little closer and like I could reach her if needed, her page was in my opinion poorly developed , cheaper version to the all powerful version of Rubio. His web Site was undoubtedly very well planned out and extremely straight to the point, and it made me feel like he was simply putting up a Façade to the voters, I know that he is not the web designer but the approved site gave me the impression that he is a narcissist. I could honestly state that both pages were helpful in some way; let’s say I’m planning on purchasing an original American flag that has been hung over the capitol where would I go? Rubio’s Page, or also if I needed to find out how to get an internship in D.C. I would also look on his site. Under Brown’s Page I would be