One Senator notes the role of ethics rules in the atmosphere in Washington. Senator Hatch explains: “Both parties have become very polarized,” Mr. Hatch said. “A lot of that is because of the stupid ethics rules. We can’t get together at various events. A lot of people complain about taking foreign trips, which are really […]
Month: December 2009
Federal Election Commission puts old cases online for the first time
The Federal Election Commission has put all of its old enforcement matters online, going back to 1975. The file are available in PDF form here. The Commission’s first Matter Under Review (or “MUR” in agency parlance) is in the file for MUR 1.
New online action network Hope Plus, now with 23% more hope
Epolitics covers the launch of Hope+, a new online social action network. HOPE+ is a global action center online. On HOPE+ you can use your social networks to take actions, volunteer with your friends, support many different organizations and projects worldwide, start you own projects – all on one site. Our focus is clear and […]