Monthly Archives: October 2009

Illinois campaign finance reform rises from the dead

Posted on October 31, 2009

Here’s an update on campaign finance reform in Illinois.

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Members of Congress get scare from security breach

Posted on October 31, 2009

The House Ethics Committee’s security breach gets Brody Mullins’ treatment here. The accidental leak of a congressional ethics watchdog’s report offers a rare glimpse into the internal workings of one of the most secretive bodies on Capitol Hill, revealing that … Continue reading →

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House Ethics report breach mostly trick and no treat for Sanchez sisters

Posted on October 31, 2009

The Post reports that Congress’ Sanchez sisters shared staff and that Rep. Loretta Sanchez’s office was a victim of alleged embezzlement.

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American League of Lobbyists writes President Obama on lobbyists on boards and commissions

Posted on October 30, 2009

The American League of Lobbyists’ David Wenhold wrote this letter to President Obama regarding the administration’s position on lobbyist membership on certain boards and commissions. This move seems inconsistent with Constitutional principles that people should not be punished for engaging … Continue reading →

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Report on forged letter hearing

Posted on October 30, 2009

The Times describes yesterday’s hearing into forged letters involving climate change legislation. Jack Bonner, chairman of Bonner & Associates, repeatedly told the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming that he took “full responsibility” for the forged letters … Continue reading →

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