Originally Posted by
FlyingUnderTheRadar
However, in general I have found the response letters which are typically written by staffers often to be lacking.
In their defense, realize that many offices get tens of thousands (or more) letters each year, and there might be a staff of 4-5 people who handle all of them, in addition to performing other legislative duties. I've worked in a Congressional office; you basically only have time to skim the letters at most.