REM%MIT-MC@sri-unix.UUCP (03/12/84)
From: Robert Elton Maas <REM @ MIT-MC> I took a chance and called that number (202-225-7858) this Sunday afternoon and they not only were open but answered the phone immediately. This is a winner! They seemed in a rush to get a quick tally and then chase you off the phone, although if you have another point to raise they'll listen to that too and jot it down, rather than hang up on you. That means you can't discuss the subtle points of what you want in space, but you save money because they don't draw you into a long phone call. I think I was able to complete my call (voicing my support for space program, including space station and lunar polar orbiter) in under a minute, so it cost me only 29 cents (one minute rate from California). I don't know if they're open 11pm to 8am during the week, so those of you who don't get this message until Monday and thus can't call this Sunday and don't want to wait until next weekend and can't afford weekday long-distance rates might give it a try at night and report back whether they answered.