Thanks to Public Interest Research Group’s Lisa Gilbert for sharing the group’s new report on what’s driving appropriations for transportation projects. The findings suggest that elected officials often overlook preventative maintenance projects, especially when new capacity projects are encouraged by campaign contributions.
Day: November 12, 2009
Rep. Buyer’s connection to foundation under scrutiny
CBS News investigates a foundation with ties to Rep. Steve Buyer and interviews the Congressman here. IndyStar.com reported on the story last month.
Senate ethics complaint against Sen. Landrieu dismissed
The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint involving allegations that she violated Senate rules by sponsoring a $2 million earmark to support the literacy program Voyager Expanded Learning in District of Columbia public schools. Landrieu’s campaign had earlier received $30,000 in campaign contributions from the company’s executives and related individuals.