Some sample UK and US government tweets as politicians embrace new technology

Some sample UK, US government tweets

A sampling of recent Downing Street tweets:

— The PM has written an open letter to the public before taking his summer break outlining current Government work.

— The PM and Lord Mandelson are in Sunderland today to announce that the North East will become a Low Carbon Economic Area.

— No10 admin is standing in the baking heat waiting for G8 leaders to emerge from the food security working session.

A sampling of recent tweets from President Barack Obama:

— Are you calling & writing members of congress re: health insurance reform? Now you can tweet them too.

— Missed the primetime news conference last night? Watch it here and declare your support.

— Congratulations to CA Rep. Judy Chu district on becoming the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress.