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Here is the week's first look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News Roundup:
- Many of the defense companies that have donated to the state legislature campaign of Patricia McKeon, wife of Buck McKeon the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, are entering into local California politics for the first time. (Republic Report)
- The influence of big money on the 2012 elections has cast a light on the dysfunction of the FEC. (Politico)
- The Obama administration pledged to be the most open and transparent in history. While some progress has been made, critics cite FOIA issues, whistleblower prosecutions, and spotty compliance with open-government plans as examples of the administration's failure to live up to its promises. (Politico)
- The EPA is joining the ranks of federal agencies who have migrated their websites to the Drupal open source content management. So far 130 federal agencies, 20 House offices, and several dozen state governments have adopted Drupal, with more expected to join. (Federal Computer Week)
- Switzerland, often cited as a model democracy, does not currently have a specific open government data policy. (Open Knowledge Foundation)
- The Securities and Exchange Commission charged three executives from the Noble Corporation with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for their participation in a bribery scheme aimed at obtaining oil permits in Nigeria. (Sahara Reporters)
- The UK is currently running beta testing on their new government web portal GOV.UK. The portal looks likely to set a new standard. (Gov Fresh)
2Day in #OpenGov 3/2/2012
Here is the week's final look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News Roundup:
- President Obama reached a unique milestone on his trip to New York this week. He has now held over 100 fundraisers in less than a year. (New York Times)
- Major political donors are seeing a return on their investment this election cycle. Many mega-donors are seeing their favorite issues getting play from super PACs and candidates. (Politico)
- An un-publicized club of large Democratic donors is fighting an internal battle over its shift from funding think-tanks and policy projects to making direct political donations. Some members are threatening to leave the cluband few have personally donated to pro-Obama super PACs. (Politico)
- Rep. John Larson (D-CT) lost his chief of staff to Airlines for America. Shelley Rubino will be the group's vice president of global government affairs. (Roll Call)
- Republican strategist and former hill staffer Ken Lundberg is setting up his own PR shop. Sixth Street Group will focus on health care, energy, and technology issues. (National Journal)
- The 2012 TED prize is being dedicated to the concept of "The City 2.0" and will be distributed to local projects including an online platform to crowdsource ideas for improving the 21st century city. (Tech President)
2Day in #OpenGov 3/1/2012
Here is the Thursday's look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News Roundup:
- Mitt Romney and the super PAC supporting his candidacy spent twice as much in Michigan as his republican rivals combined. So far the Romney machine has spent $38.5 million, easily outpacing the combined totals of the other Republicans remaining in the race. (Politico)
- Reform advocate Lawrence Lessig has argued against repealing the Citizens United decision. Instead he has strongly supported more comprehensive electoral reforms. (iWatch News)
- Retiring Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) will be a hot commodity if she decides to look for her next job on K Street. Her long service, committee experience, and bipartisan reputation could guarantee her lucrative offers. (The Hill)
- Mitt Romney recently received the endorsement of former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot. Racicot has also worked as a lobbyist and president of the American Insurance Association. (National Journal)
- Small steps have been taken towards government transparency in Russia over the past few years, including a Freedom of Information Act. (Global Voices)
- China's top official in Tibet urged authorities to tighten control over the internet and mobile phones. The move comes ahead of Tibet's annual parliamentary session, amid fears of unrest. (Reuters/Yahoo)
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