Roll Call has an update on the status of House Ethics Committee rule changes criticized by a number of groups. Ethics Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and ranking member Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) met Thursday with representatives from more than a half-dozen government reform organizations who voiced concerns over the new rules. … None of those in […]
Day: July 9, 2009
Brown 2010 Returns Contributions
Jerry Brown (no relation) returned campaign contributions linked to an investment firm in a pension fund corruption investigation, according to this report. Brown, who is widely expected to run for governor, is keeping his options open to seek a second term as attorney general.
New Media in Old Virginia
New media is playing a prominent role in the Virginia governor’s race, according to this Washington Times report. In an era when politicians often appear only in packaged sound bites and are savaged for not being tech-savvy, Mr. Deeds is constantly posting mini-updates or Tweets and allowing the unfettered personal access that only Twitter provides. […]