Ill. Rep Tries Not To Lose Touch With Constituents

from National Public Radio

In an era of Facebook, tweets and texts, Illinois Congressman Tim Johnson takes a more old school approach to reaching out to constituents: He calls. Johnson personally calls around 100 of his central Illinois constituents every day. Host David Greene speaks to him about his dedication and how he finds the time.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 17, 2010