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First congressional committee iPhone app launched
On Thursday, Republicans will launch the first Congressional committee iPhone app. Washington (CNN) – With Republicans on Capitol Hill eyeing the next two elections, strategists have been aggressively...
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Judiciary Republicans launch YouTube channel
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee launched a YouTube channel Monday to act as a ‘hub of information’ for the hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Washington (CNN) – Republicans...
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Facebook launches new page focused on Capitol Hill
Facebook announced the launch Thursday of a 'Congress on Facebook' page. Washington (CNN) - Facebook, the popular social networking site, launched a "Congress on Facebook" page Thursday. The new page...
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Companies capitalize on 'open government'
Washington (CNN) – Ronald Reagan is the father of Foursquare. At least that's what O'Reilly Media CEO and founder Tim O'Reilly said in his keynote presentation at last week's Gov 2.0 Expo in...
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George W. Bush joins Facebook
The office of former President George W. Bush has joined popular social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. Washington (CNN) – He was succeeded in the White House by the most web savvy...
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Social media CEOs give Congress advice
Gary Vaynerchuck has a simple message to congress: allow technology to make our lives better. New York (CNN) - Gary Vaynerchuck sells wine online, is the co-founder of the social media agency...
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Facebook and YouTube launch election hubs
Facebook unveiled a new page highlighting how politicians and elected officials are using the site. New York (CNN) - Facebook and YouTube Thursday launched hubs for campaigns tools candidates can use...
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How is social media impacting free speech rights?
Aspen, Colorado (CNN) – The future of free speech will be chosen by lawyers and businessmen at companies such as Google, Comcast and Facebook, not by politicians in Washington or the judicial system....
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Twitter's D.C. dress code
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone (right) bought a suit during his last visit to Washington. Aspen, Colorado (CNN) - Upstart Twitter recently realized it should make the rounds in Washington, so co-founder...
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Analysis: Gibbs' midterm comments had effect on Twitterverse
(CNN) – An analysis of tweets in the days around White House press secretary Robert Gibbs' comments about the midterm elections suggest the White House press secretary's words did have an effect in the...
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AOL launches political advertising service
(CNN) – Political campaigns and advocacy groups can now easily advertise on AOL, and other online platforms, thanks to a new political advertising hub the company launched Thursday. The new site acts...
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Gillibrand attends the BlogHer conference, stresses organization
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand meeting with bloggers at the BlogHer conference. New York (CNN) – Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand met with a group of 25 of the web's top female political bloggers Friday evening as...
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Why your senator can't Skype
Lawmakers are prohibited from using Skype to chat from their offices. New York (CNNMoney.com) - Internet video-chatting service Skype helps connect people across the globe - but your representatives...
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Study: McCain is a social media 'genius'
McCain's 'genius' level digital IQ is is derived from a combination of metrics culled from his activity on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, political blogs and his own congressional website. (CNN) – At...
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Social media celebs launch campaign to encourage youth voting
Thirty of the largest youth groups in America have joined together to create the Vote Again 2010 campaign. (CNN) - Thirty of the largest youth groups in America have joined together to create the Vote...
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Grassley 'tweets' for you
Washington (CNN)-Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has a case of the "Twitter" but don't worry its curable-at least that's what he's saying in his new TV ad. In his new ad Grassley wants you to know he...
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Obama and social media
(CNN) – Whether President Barack Obama's first ever Twitter town hall is considered a #success or #fail, it's surely another example of the White House's embrace of social media and technology. Here's...
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Ann Romney embraces Pinterest
Washington (CNN) - Ann Romney has pinned herself a new role in her husband's presidential campaign. The wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently began using the social media site Pinterest....
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First lady hops on Pinterest
(CNN)- Her husband joined Pinterest in March, and his rival's wife started 'pinning' in February. Now first lady Michelle Obama is diving into the latest social network with new, personal posts...
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Palin to headline RightOnline conference in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada (CNN) – What happens in Vegas will not stay there this weekend as legions of Internet-savvy conservatives, including Sarah Palin, plot and share strategies for better competing with...
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