Lobbying regulation in Hungary provides a trenchant reminder that the political culture and context in which reform is undertaken can have a profound impact on how a law is implemented, and whether it succeeds.
Continue readingIn Terms of Transparency, the First Step is Admitting There is a Problem
In its platform, released yesterday, the Democratic Party decrees that, “We are committed to the most open, efficient, and accountable... View Article
Continue readingSunlight Weekly Roundup: Lack of campaign finance disclosure “leads to the appearance of it being inappropriate”
In DC, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) must provide the DC Auditor with quarterly financial reports. The DC Auditor audits financial... View Article
Continue readingLobbyist Proposal Leaves Loopholes for Stealth Lobbyists
The Washington Post reported yesterday on new lobbyist regulations being proposed by the American League of Lobbyists. According to the... View Article
Continue readingJack Abramoff’s Obstruction of Lobbying Reform
Jack Abramoff left Washington to serve his prison sentence as a primary perpetrator and beneficiary of its culture of corruption.... View Article
Continue readingSunshine Week: Optimism through the Clouds
After launching Sunshine Week with yesterday’s successful Advisory Committee on Transparency event, it’s a good time to reflect on positive... View Article
Continue readingCountdown to Reform Mandate
On Friday, August 1, 2008, the Clerk of the House must launch a public database on the Clerk’s web site... View Article
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