Here is Monday’s look at the week’s transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related... View Article
Continue readingYour Tax Day Guide to Government Spending Through the Tax Code
It’s that time of year again! With tax day upon us, many people might be wondering where all of their... View Article
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FINANCIAL SECTOR MAKES IT RAIN FOR KEY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN —Sunlight: “Last year House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus, R-Ala.,... View Article
Continue readingVoluntary Electronic Filing Gains a New Supporter
Senator John Tester announced on Facebook and Twitter that he has joined a very small handful of Senators who electronically... View Article
Continue readingSunlight Weekly Round-up: Oregon may reduce exemptions on public records
When it comes to public records, different states have different exemptions. What is exempted in one state, may not necessarily... View Article
Continue readingFinancial Industry Showers House Financial Services Chairman With Contributions
Last year House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., stated his philosophy on how the relationship between Washington and... View Article
Continue readingRevolving Door Lobbyists Populate Coalition Fighting Debit Fee Rules
A coalition of banks, credit unions, and electronic payment networks have hired a vast team of lobbyists that includes 118... View Article
Continue readingThe Day in Transparency 4/15/2011
Here is Friday’s look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News... View Article
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STANDING UP FOR DATA.GOV —Sunlight: “We shouldn’t be surprised that people are often confused by Data.gov. It is new, and... View Article
Continue readingData.gov Clarity
We shouldn’t be surprised that people are often confused by Data.gov. It is new, and represents something complicated. When the... View Article
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