Welcome CJ! It's nice to meet you. I wish that I was more of a politico, but since you are, maybe you'd like to join the discussions going on at this group: http://www.workitmom.com/group_stateoftheunion
or read this blog and comment:
http://www.workitmom.com/bloggers/momsonissues
I'm a moderator for Work it, Mom! so feel free to let me know if any comments or questions come up:).