One of the Department of Veterans Affairs' responses to its wait-list scandal is unprecedented: They are increasing transparency and opening up data.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 6/13/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events and analysis including open standards, reneging on open government, and big political money at the state level.
Continue readingSenators show commitment to DATA Act implementation … will OMB follow suit?
Senators pushed Shaun Donovan, President Obama's nominee to lead OMB, on DATA Act implementation at a hearing yesterday.
Continue readingImproving Philadelphia’s lobbying data
Philadelphia has a new lobbying website that helps make detailed information easier to search, download and reuse. It's a step forward from how this information was previously shared, but there is still room for improvement.
Continue readingAustralia wants to buy $3.8 billion worth of weapons from the U.S., spent $200K lobbying on its naval port
President Obama and Vice President Biden sit down with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday to discuss a range of issues, but chief among them will be Australia's interest in beefing up its military and weapons capacity.
Continue readingJune OpenGov Grants heat up government data
Spring turns to summer and thoughts turn to cookouts, vacations at the beach and making government more transparent and accountable. We've awarded three more OpenGov Grants - check them out here!
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 6/12/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events and analysis including GAO on the DATA Act, ERIC PACs appetite, and plenty of potential sporting corruption.
Continue readingSunlight stands with Hungarian civil society
Sunlight is standing in solidarity with Hungarian civil society organizations in light of recent attacks by the government.
Continue readingIt’s time for Congress to show us the money — in real time
Three simple ways you can help update disclosure for the 21st century.
Continue readingOffice of Congressional Ethics: Subpoena Steve Stockman
Citing Sunlight reporting, the Office of Congressional Ethics recommends that Rep. Steve Stockman be subpoenaed to testify about potentially illegal campaign contributions.
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