This Times editorial weighs-in on the use of holds in the Senate and the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. Wielded like poison rings, they finally embarrassed enough of the Senate to mandate an end to the secrecy two years ago in a high-minded reform entitled the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. The theory […]
Day: December 8, 2009
Baucus U.S. attorney appointment controversy swirls
The Times has the latest on Sen. Baucus’ nomination of Melodee Hanes to be U.S. attorney for Montana. Melanie Sloan, the executive director of the nonprofit group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, said Mr. Baucus was guilty of “bad judgment” but did not appear to have violated any Senate ethics rules because he received no […]