New Coalition Letter Demands Transparent Supercommittee

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We’re quickly approaching the next deadlines in the formation of the new “supercommittee” tasked by law with identifying $1.5 trillion in debt reduction.

Sunlight has assembled a coalition of groups pushing for a transparent, accountable process, and is today sending a second letter to congressional leaders. This letter adds to Sunlight’s initial letter, going beyond our 5 core requests to identify other steps the joint committee should take to ensure accountability.

The letter is below, and represents the next step in a growing public demand for accountability from Congress, and one that Leader Pelosi recognized on Friday.

Organizations Call on SuperCommittee to Operate Openly