Today, Rep. Mike Quigley introduced the Transparency in Government Act, a bill that would go a long way toward shining a light on the work of our lawmakers and leaders.
Continue readingWhat should lawmakers do about personal stock holdings?
USA Today had a couple of dueling editorials yesterday about stocks held by lawmakers. Should they recuse themselves from votes... View Article
Continue readingRep. Quigley Introduces the Transparency in Government Act: You Helped Make it Happen
Today Rep. Mike Quigley introduced the Transparency in Government Act, sweeping legislation that addresses issues ranging from making Members’ reports... View Article
Continue readingReal Lobbying Disclosure: Before or After the Fact?
Soon-to-be ranking member on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep. Darrell Issa issued a letter demanding Fannie... View Article
Continue readingMemo to Congress: Open Your Books
It should go without saying that at Sunlight, we believe that if Congress is required to make a document or... View Article
Continue readingTransparency Rising
The idea of far greater transparency in government affairs is spreading fast. How can you tell? Today’s Washington Times carries... View Article
Continue readingLobbying Spurs Changes in Bailout Plan
In what may be considered one of the greatest feeding frenzies since the Night of Living Dead, lobbyists are working... View Article
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