Today Rep. Mike Quigley introduced the Transparency in Government Act, sweeping legislation that addresses issues ranging from making Members’ reports... View Article
Continue readingAnother Court, Another Blow to Campaign Finance Limits (and Disclosure?)
The Colorado Supreme Court rejected a referendum to stem the flow of money in politics by banning holders of large,... View Article
Continue readingSchumer and Van Hollen Embrace Transparency Measures to Combat Citizens United
The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC opened the door to a torrent of new political spending that,... View Article
Continue readingCitizens United Part 2 – Lobbyist Disclosure
Sunlight recently developed a seven-point plan for a comprehensive and meaningful disclosure regime in a post-Citizens United political world. John... View Article
Continue readingIf Senators Can’t Get a Vote on Electronic Filing, they should File Electronically Anyway
Come Christmas Eve, when the Senate is likely to wrap up its work for the year, one piece of legislation... View Article
Continue readingTom Daschle’s New Job Title: Stealth Lobbyist?
Tom Daschle starts a new job today as a senior policy adviser in the government affairs division of DLA Piper. As he’s contemplating whether he needs a plant in his office and figuring out where to have lunch, he has already made one firm decision. Mr. Daschle won’t register as a lobbyist.
Continue readingSenator Feingold Urges Posting of Constitution Annotated Online
Last week, Senator Feingold sent a letter requesting that the Government Printing Office post the Constitution Annotated online. The Constitution... View Article
Continue readingA Forthright Admission
In an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News yesterday, House Minority Leader John Boehner described the opaque methods by which... View Article
Continue readingLetter to Congress: Hold a hearing if you have questions about Reading the Bill
Yesterday, the Sunlight Foundation and more than 20 organizations and individuals delivered a letter to Speaker of the House Pelosi,... View Article
Continue readingAnother Proposal to Read the Bill, but is the Timing Right?
Today, Senator Bunning introduced S. Res. 307, a resolution that would require legislation to be publicly posted online, in its... View Article
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