Gen Y affecting change in the legislative process
Category: Keeping Up With Gen Y
August 25, 2010 | BY Tamara Bell
Leo Munoz, chief of staff for U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez
In today’s episode, Keeping Up with Gen Y talks to Leo Munoz, chief of staff for U.S. Representative Charlie Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas.
In the past couple of episodes, we have explored the relevance of the federal government to our every day life. In our discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court and the 2010 midterm elections, we learned about the need for Generation Y to stay informed about and engaged in their government. This week, we’re going to continue that conversation with a look inside the U.S. Congress.
Munoz gives the lowdown on how a bill really becomes a law, and how Generation Y can affect change earlier in the legislative process, when it can make a difference. But for those unable to follow every bill filed in the U.S. Congress, Munoz points out that the best, and easiest, way for young people to have their voices heard by their representatives is through the ballot box.
You can listen to the show below. And check out our Page on WomensRadio Network for more information about the show and our guests.
Tags: 2010 Elections, featured, Gen Y, Keeping Up with Gen Y, legislation, Tamara Bell, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate
About the Author
Tamara Bell: Tamara Bell is the editor of Y Gen Out Loud. She began her journalism career as a reporter in Dallas, Texas. A few years later, she moved into politics and government, working for both Democratic and Republican members of the Texas Legislature. When not working on Y Gen, Tamara is a lecturer in the Advertising Department at The University of Texas at Austin. Tamara has a B.A. in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin.
