US Internet users more likely to contact government
Fact recorded on: February 11, 2008. Categories: E-government, Internet usage.
| Ways to contact US government | Internet Users | Non Users |
| Going to a government office | 48% | 24% |
| Calling a government office | 33% | 16% |
| Writing a letter | 14% | 8% |
| Sending email to government office | 24% | 1% |
Source: Pew Internet Project
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