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Yes - the search right now is a simple database search. Fixing it is high on my todo list - I've been debating between implementing something on my own or just farming it out to google custom search. Which is more recommended (given that I don't want to do anything fancy with search right now - just looking up names of Representatives, States etc. would suffice for now).

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For Google custom search you will need to expose all your content, I’m not sure if you want to do that. I will advice for you to look at open source, stuff like Lucerne.

Who knows later in your evolution you may want to get Intelliverb DBCSS (http://intelliverb.com/DBCSS.htm) we are currently doing a private beta for enterprise level; the hosted solution will be a perfect fit for you but that is down the line.

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