Thank you for contacting me.  Your message is very important.

   Due to the discovery of anthrax on Capitol Hill, our offices have been
   closed since Wednesday October 17th in order to be evaluated.  We have
   made every effort to continue the work on behalf of our constituents at
   an offsite location, and aside from a few technical difficulties, this
   effort has been largely successful.

   In order to continue effective constituent contact, I have set up an
   efficient way for you to contact me through my website.  Once you log
   on to my homepage at www.house.gov/degette, please click on the
   "Contact Diana" button on the left hand side of your screen.  Then
   click on "Write Your Representative" and follow the instructions from
   there.  This system will ensure the most timely response to every
   constituent who writes me.

   Thank you for your support and understanding through these challenging
   times.