With brand new Democratic majorities in the House and Senate – and the unprecedented, historic inauguration of our 44th President fresh in our memories – the time has come for change and renewal. That's why my office is proud to unveil a new and improved Web site, one that will cater to the needs of our district's residents in a far more accessible and high-tech manner.

The following blog entry serves as a primer to our newest, most exciting features:

• Our tagging feature allows you to browse items on our site by topic. The side bar to the left contains a tag cloud, providing you the links to those common tags used by the site. So, if you're interested in health care, this link will generate a listing of those press releases, opinion editorials, articles, blog entries, photos, and videos regarding health care.
  

• Want to know my positions on those most salient issues of the day? Our site now features fifteen issue pages that tackle those topics: describing my position on the topic, listing relevant bills I have introduced or am supporting, listing every item on the site tagged to that issue, and asking you to provide feedback. So, if you're a Civil Rights activist, take a look at our Civil Rights page for every possible resource our site has to offer regarding that topic.
  

• Interactivity is important to us. That's why we have a brand new poll feature that asks that you voice your opinion on recent developments in Congress. Our issue pages allow you to agree or disagree with my position and to explain your views in a comment form. Tell us what you think here – about anything and everything.
  

• This very blog allows you to comment freely on any post, as long as it follows the rules stipulated on our blog policy page. Please bookmark our blog or subcribe to an rss feed of it, because we will be updating frequently, and we want you to stay informed about your government. You'll find recurring themes in my blog entries – such as the publication of the 'Letter of the Month,' articles we think you might enjoy, and updates on everything District 15, Washington, and beyond.

• Our In Focus page, linked off of our homepage, highlights a particular issue or legislative accomplishment we would like to bring to your attention. Our Hot Topics section informs viewers of the latest developments out of Congress.
  

To stay connected, find us on Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, and YouTube.

Y si hablas espa ñol, visita nuestra página en español.

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