In our Revolvers' Dollars series, we built a dataset covering all active firm lobbyists from 1998—2012. Here, we describe the methodology behind our dataset, and offer some cautions on these data and methods.
Continue readingYes, Mr. Bauer, the McCutcheon case is a big deal
Bob Bauer argues that striking down the $123,200 hard money limit of campaigns — the goal of plaintiff Shaun McCutcheon — would not make much of a difference. Here's why he's wrong.
Continue readingThe Week on Politwoops: Challengers delete a cruise ship, an omnibus bus and more
It's time to wrap up the week with a review of the most notable deleted tweets from politicians caught by our Politwoops project.
Continue readingThe FEC wants your input
Thursday's open meeting of the Federal Election Commission featured debate on the exemption of "banner" political ads on mobile devices from disclaimer requirements and a call for public comments on an interpretive rule on independent expenditures in presidential primaries.
Continue readingThis week’s regs in review: bluefin tuna, machine guns and greenhouse gases
A recurring look at interesting regulatory activity monitored through Docket Wrench and Scout. This week: the influence around tuna, machine guns and greenhouse gases.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 1/16/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events and analysis including the Koch brother's endless bank account, trade "transparency" in the EU, and a partnership in Cook County, Illinois.
Continue readingGroup plans to sue FEC after dark money deadlock
A public interest group plans to file suit against the FEC for failing to take action against Crossroads GPS, a conservative nonprofit group that never registered as a political committee.
Continue readingTwo rules to ponder: one will guard your wallet, the other will save your life
Currently, there are two laws that show how important it is for people to pay attention to the rule-making process. The first deals with protecting people's wallets, while the other is intended to protect people's lives.
Continue readingWhy I care about open data (and you do too)
Sunlight's new policy manager, Emily Shaw, offers some perspective on the importance and universality of open data.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: How Georgia is handling procurement transparency
The country of Georgia went from having a few hours of electricity a day to creating one of the world's most transparent online government procurement systems. Read how Transparency International Georgia helped.
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