Here’s an update on San Francisco’s new lobbying reporting requirements. Under a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, lobbyists must report whom they meet, when and why, and they must do so every month, no longer just every quarter. Filings for each month are due 15 days after the month’s end. The San […]
Day: March 22, 2010
The President’s move on earmarks
In this editorial, Roll Call says President Obama should consider vetoing bills with earmarks. In the absence of a Senate ban, it’s up to Obama — a declared foe of earmarks — to use his veto to stop special interest spending. He has a mixed record. He used persuasion to keep earmarks out of last […]
What’s next for Massa and House Ethics
Roll Call reports. Despite the encouragement of House lawmakers, it remains to be seen whether the chamber’s ethics committee will move to set up an investigative subcommittee tied to sexual harassment allegations involving ex-Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) — even as the committee appeared to be pressing ahead with its probe last week. H. Res. 1193 […]