I copied the conference committee info below from the CSpan site.  I don't know much about citizen input at this stage of the game.  Can someone who knows more than me about this help me out here?  Should those of us who want to express our opinions on the bill focus on contacting these committee members, or would it be more productive to contact our own reps?

Economic Stimulus Conference Committee Members

SENATE: Appropriations Chairman Inouye (D-HI); Appropriations Ranking Member Cochran (R-MS); Finance Committee Chairman Baucus (D-MT); Finance Committee Ranking Member Grassley (R-IA); and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).

HOUSE: Appropriations Chairman Obey (D-WI); Appropriations Ranking Member Lewis (R-CA); Ways & Means Chairman Rangel, (D-NY); Ways & Means Ranking Member Camp (R-MI); Energy & Commerce Chairman Waxman (D-CA).

OK, I know some of you are sick of me playing town crier regarding a certain person in our midst, and I promise this will be the last such post from me.  By all means move along to another post now if you like.  For anyone who is interested, though, please take a look at the comment I have linked to below, in which that certain someone makes a definitive statement regarding all of her "tormentors" here at TPM.  She has determined that we all have a "commonality".  As always, she is too cowardly to come right out and say the words, so you must read the entire comment, especially the final 2 paragraphs, to get clued in to what she is saying.  Our problem, folks, is that we are all Dirty Jews.

http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/ttarleton/2009/01/illegal-immigration---final-so.php#comment-3359105

You may have missed the rather obscure post in which it made its debut, but a TPM commenter with a deep interest in ethnic, economic and sociological issues has offered a far-reaching proposal for dealing with the challenges of illegal immigration in the US.

http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/the_media_consortium/2009/01/crying-for-change-from-coast-t.php#comment-3356439

Here is a key passage:

"Two or three hundred acre enclosures could be fenced in to warehouse the illegals. They should be fed coarse foods during their incarceration and provided minimal shelter. No hurry should be made in prosecuting the illegal aliens."

I'm certain that the author would appreciate input from the community regarding this bold proposal.  For greater ease of discussion, please leave any comments on this post (rather than the linked post which is now defunct).

Per Eric Kleefeld's story on the TPMDC page, Bush left a note for Obama in the Oval Office (cleverly addressed "To #44, From #43").  Reports that the note was written in crayon on SpongeBob stationery stained with PB&J cannot be substantiated.  However, I have a contact in the administration who has revealed to me the contents of the note, reproduced below.

Dear Barracks,

A few points for U, don't tell anybody else -
1) I may have broke some stuff, sorry!
2) Key to dungin is over the mantle.
3) If you find any likker bottles, not mine.
4) Ask NSA about the Martians.

Have a awesome time! The big screen in the movie room is real cool, and you can watch TV on it 2!

W

If, like me, you've been wondering what is driving the steady stream of hate emanating from a frequent recent commenter (name rhymes with or resembles prick, or sick), check out his horribly racist rant on LisB's thread:
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/lisb/2009/01/hail-to-the-captain.php

If you haven't read the post or weighed in on this issue yet, please use the link below.  TPM wants our feedback on this, so let them know what you think.  Please remember to recommend this post to keep it accessible.  Thanks!

http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/11/21/report_abuse_button/

One final electoral vote from Nebraska has made it 365 for Obama!  What a sweet number - one EV for every day of the year!

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal . . ."

Among the many things I am happy about today, I am thrilled that we are about to make the aforementioned truth visually evident for all the world to see, by electing our first non-white president!  The significance of this event cannot be overstated.  We are making a huge leap on our way to living up to the ideals of our founders.  It matters, not just to Americans but to those of our brothers and sisters around the world who still look to the US as an inspiration for their own struggles.  This is a beautiful day in our history, and I am grateful to be here!

I haven't seen much discussion today of the following McCain statement from last night's debate, which I think may be the single craziest thing he said.  It sure jumped out at me when he blurted it out!  Obviously it was planned, and probably intended to whip the credulous into a frenzy of fear over this heinous liberal plot - but for God's sake, have you ever heard anything so ridiculous?

"We need to know the full extent of Senator Obama's relationship with ACORN, who is now on the verge of maybe perpetrating one of the greatest frauds in voter history in this country, maybe destroying the fabric of democracy."

Will Boehner Bring His Caucus?

Kudos to David Kurtz for this sneaky and snarky headline currently bringing joy to the TPM home page!

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/09/mccain-not-comm.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/15/AR2008071502136.html?hpid=topnews

This reinforces the Quinnipiac Poll results currently posted on TPM Election Central (9 point lead)!

P issed-off
U nprincipled
M cCain
A ssisting
S tooges!

Yay!

P uppets
U nconvincingly
M asquerading
A s
S elf-directed

Yay!

P owerless
U nder
M cCain's
A uthoritarian
S way

Yay!

OK - I got it out of my system - thanks for your indulgence : : :