[Rdap] "Save the Data" action we can take

[Tina Jayroe]

Hello Everyone,

This topic came up at RDAP and I saw it retweeted by @TomBaker. You may want
to use the link below to take some action. Here's the tweet as well as the
gist of the site:

*RT @**timberners_lee* <http://twitter.com/timberners_lee>*: Sign at **
http://sunlightfoundation.com/savethedata/*<http://sunlightfoundation.com/savethedata/>
* and retweet please** *



Save the Data!

Some of the most important technology programs that keep Washington
accountable are in danger of being eliminated. Data.gov, USASpending.gov,
the IT Dashboard and other federal data transparency and government
accountability programs are facing a massive budget cut, despite only being
a tiny fraction of the national budget. Help save the data and make sure
that Congress doesn’t leave the American people in the dark.
 Things you can do now!

   1.  Sign onto our Letter to Congress

   Sign on to our open letter to Congressional leaders asking them to
   protect funding for the Electronic Government Fund. You can read the full
   letter here.
   Sign Now! <http://sunlightfoundation.com/savethedata/letter/>
    2.  Call your representatives

   Making sure your Representative and Senators hear from you directly is
   one of the most powerful actions you can take. Call now and tell them to
   Save the Data by protecting the Electronic Government fund and the crucial
   transparency programs it supports.
   Call Now <http://publicequalsonline.com/call/>
    3.  Write a letter to the editor

   Writing a letter to the editor of your local paper is an easy way to
   raise awareness and a powerful way to make your voice heard. It’s easy, too
   – we’ll help you each step of the way.
   Get Started on Your
Letter<http://local.publicequalsonline.com/page/speakout/savethedata>
    4.  Spread the word

   On Twitter or Facebook? Please share this far and wide. Are you a
   blogger? You can help by writing a blog post – and share the link with us
   here so we can help promote it!
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