Category: Senate

Franking Controversy

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date July 26, 2009
Categories In House, Senate

The Post reports on a franking controversy involving a healthcare system chart some Republicans want to send to their constituents. In April 2008 I posted some franking links.

Sen. Reid Amends Reports

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date July 24, 2009
Categories In Senate

Sen. Reid amended six years of financial disclosure reports, according to this Post article.

Legislative Branch Document Retention

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date July 23, 2009
Categories In House, Senate

This Roll Call editorial discusses how legislative offices should retain documents relating to their work and mentions the PMA Group. The Presidential Records Act — which President Barack Obama took steps to strengthen upon taking office — sets the standard for the White House. Congressional reforms implemented in 2007 aimed to increase transparency in the […]