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Social Media Adoption by Members of Congress: Trends and Congressional Considerations

This report examines Member adoption of social media platforms outside of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, such as Instagram, Flickr, and Google+, which have each been adopted by at least 2.5% of Representatives and Senators. It discusses the possible implications of the adoption of social media, including managing multiple platforms, the type of content and posting location, the allocation of office resources to social media communications, and archiving social media content.

Date: October 9, 2018

Creator: Straus, Jacob R.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Changes Made in the 112th Congress

This report provides information on presidential appointments in the executive and judicial branch including a brief background on advice and consent issues, an overview of the appointment process in both the executive and legislative branches, and a brief discussion of recent concerns about the system. Also, the report explores the events in the 112th Congress leading up to the introduction and passage of two measures purported to make the appointment process easier and quicker, and it conclu… more

Date: October 9, 2012

Creator: Carey, Maeve P.