The Hill has news on the Office of Congressional Ethics. According to the rules adopted Friday, The OCE will conduct preliminary reviews of ethics complaints and make recommendations to the full committee for further investigation and action. It can take complaints from the public and other members of Congress and staff but also can initiate […]
Author: Eric Brown
GA: 1600+ Lobbyists
How many state lobbyists does Georgia have? For the answer to that question and more, read this report.
No Earmarks; Wink, Nod.
A “no earmarks” pledge may not mean much, according to this report. It won’t be in legislative language that overtly sets aside money for them. That’s the infamous practice known as earmarking, which Obama and Democratic congressional leaders have agreed to nix for the massive stimulus package, expected to come up for a House vote […]