Congress is considering legislation to ban Members, staff, and others from profiting from financial trades based on inside information. Under the proposal, lawmakers and their staff would have to disclose any stock, bond or commodity trades exceeding $1,000 within 90 … Continue reading
Daily Archives: July 14, 2009
The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 provides for a new procedure for “holds” on presidential nominees. Section 512 of HLOGA states: SEC. 512. NOTICE OF OBJECTING TO PROCEEDING. (a) In General- The Majority and Minority Leaders of … Continue reading
Some of called for House Rules meetings to be broadcast live, according to the Hill. Webcam: $23.29. Installation: $0. Watching Members of Congress at 3 a.m. meetings discussing 300-page amendments: Priceless. … Continue reading