The Office of Congressional Ethics got a shiny new website sometime recently; my old link stopped working but this new one will take you there. You can even follow them on Twitter, connect on Facebook, or watch a YouTube video on their channel (none uploaded, yet). And, of course, check out their blog.
Day: March 25, 2010
Two big transparency stories today from the Hill #tcamp2010
Sunliight Foundation Blog has some big transparency news from Capitol Hill. First is the formation of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, which “will allow representatives to deepen their expertise on transparency matters and engage the American public through education, legislation, and oversight.” Members of Congress introduced the caucus with a “Dear Colleague” letter that Sunlight has. […]
States’ reactions to Citizens United and the freak out question
The Post’s Dan Eggen examines states’ reaction to Citizens United here, noting that “some states are looking for ways to increase public oversight of political ads run by corporations — or are defying the high court altogether.” Earlier, The Times asked, “Is it hyperbole to describe people’s reactions to a Supreme Court decision on campaign […]