USA Today Article: "FIRST thing: Robotics in every school"

[JesseK]

Toohey says he is crafting legislation that could secure $100 million over five years, a figure he describes as "modest." The money would go toward travel expenses, robot-building equipment and possibly a stipend to teachers who lead the program.

This is indeed modest. After the shops and machineries are in place, I'd imagine the money could support those schools for years to come. We have to find mentors to go along with it though. Great find!

It doesn't mention how we can get behind Toohey. Sure, teams write their congressmen & congresswomen all the time, but if we have someone in DC who we can rally behind and who can help us be more effective in our own communications, I think we could move things along alot faster. Timing is critical too, since the competitions just ended and the school year is about to let out. Anyone know what team he mentors, or has mentored?