Without explanation the House Rules Committee canceled today’s meeting on the DISCLOSE Act.
Day: May 27, 2010
Unprecedented Office of Congressional Ethics action on contributions for earmarks issue
The Office of Congressional Ethics issued a press release today regarding its unprecedented action to refer matters related to the PMA Group to the Department of Justice. This is after the House Ethics Committee issued this statement and this 305 page report.
DISCLOSE Act handicapping
The Hill takes a look at where votes may line up for the DISCLOSE Act. The measure now has 114 backers, including 11 members of the business-friendly Blue Dog Democrat Coalition. The number of supporters has continued to grow despite vehement protests from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups that the bill, […]