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 the Senate or their designees shall recognize a notice of intent of a Senator who […]
Month: July 2009
Sunlight for House Rules?
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.
John Conyers Waste Probe Urged
The Washington Times reports that an ethics complaint was filed against John Conyers Jr. in connection with his support for a waste project.