It was reassuring to see Cornyn bring up FOIA reform to Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch's attention yesterday — specifically calling on Lynch to support one of the critical components of the bill: the presumption of openness.
Continue readingFOIA reform is dead (in this Congress), long live FOIA reform!
The chance for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act in the 113th Congress is officially gone. And yet, there is more reason to celebrate today than to despair.
Continue readingChamber of Commerce sees assault on business in campaign finance reform
In an event at the Chamber of Commerce's headquarters, a diverse group of speakers from government, litigation, consulting and academia convened to tackle the intersecting issues surrounding the business community, campaign finance reform and political speech.
Continue readingSenate to move on FOIA Improvement Act in lame duck
A new manager's amendment changes how effective the FOIA Improvement Act will be.
Continue readingFive new super PACs appear linked to GOP Senate leadership
Five new super PACs were registered simultaneously on Monday by an Austin law firm. All list one treasurer.
Continue readingLeahy and Cornyn FOIA bill promises much-needed reform
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Chairman, Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt., and ranking Republican, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 yesterday. Its reforms are long-awaited — and much needed.
Continue readingComcast and Time Warner Cable give big to some senators reviewing merger
As the Comcast-Time Warner cable merger is scrutinized on the Hill, will their combined $42.4 million in political contributions and $143.5 million in lobbying sway lawmakers' opinions?
Continue readingDoctors turn lobbying effort to Senate to preserve Medicare pay
When the Senate returns to Washington next week, doctors will be at the door — and not to administer CPR.
Continue readingMoney talks: Introducing Real-Time’s new competitive primaries page
As the primary season gets underway, Sunlight's Real-Time FEC tracker rolls out a new tool to target the contests that are the most competitive. One headline: Democratic Senate challengers are MIA.
Continue readingFired Stockman staffer resurfaces as “newspaper” publisher
A former staffer for Rep. Steve Stockman has been printing a publication designed to look like a newspaper, albeit one with a curiously singular focus - to criticize Stockman's Senate primary opponent, Sen. John Cornyn.
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