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In 2008, Learning How to Live With New Rules
Ethics reforms topped the Congressional agenda in 2007, including earmark reforms, new lobby disclosure requirements and a proposal to overhaul the Congressional ethics process.
A Democratic Congress Spells Change on K Street
Corporate and trade associations, which in the previous cycle directed 65 percent of their political action committee money to the GOP, rapidly shifted course.
Tactical Skirmishes Intensified in 110th Congress
Although ranking committee members may propose several options, the motions brought to the floor are ultimately selected by GOP leaders.
Scandals of Recent Years Are Still Hanging Over Capitol Hill
Stefan Passantino, head of the political law practice at McKenna Long & Aldrich, said the focus on Republicans represents the legal system catching up to the alleged ethical misdeeds of a longtime Congressional
Parties Scramble to Fill Holes in Pennsylvania House Races
Oxman said the National Republican Congressional Committee likely will have to put up a “sacrificial lamb” against his client.
Attack of the Outsiders in Md.
$250,000 anti-Wynn television ad buy by the political arm of the national Service Employees International Union and $17,000 for media consulting and pro-Edwards robocalls by the Sierra Club’s political committee
Congressional Inspectors General Left Out of Reform Plan
Either way, some have questioned whether the internal watchdogs have enough autonomy and Congressional protection to effectively criticize and investigate their own agencies.
Hill Web Sites Lauded and Criticized
The Congressional Management Foundation officially releases its “Gold Mouse Report” today, recognizing Member, committee and leadership offices that best use their Web sites as constituent communication
DSCC Maintains Healthy Cash Lead Over GOP
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee continued to outpace its GOP counterpart in money raised and cash on hand during the month of November, soon-to-be-filed fundraising reports will show.
A Very Good Year
The Craig scandal offered plenty of HOH fodder, from reports of a piece of toilet paper from the bathroom where the Senator was caught being auctioned on eBay, to plenty of Craig-inspired Halloween
A Good Time for a Lobbyist
Martin Frost, a fellow Texan and then-chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, urged him to reconsider.
Ramstad Could Decide to Stay
There were reports soon after his announcement that Republican leaders had leaned on him to reconsider.
Bad Is Hardly the Word for Destruction of CIA Tapes: Call It Criminal
More importantly, both the 9/11 commission (acting under Congressional authority) and federal courts had demanded interrogation tapes but were told that they did not exist.
Ditched Minibus Money Bill Paves Way for Massive Omnibus
[IMGCAP(1)]Congressional Democrats rolled out their first minibus last month when they included the military construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill as part of the conference report
GOP Tries to Avoid Unpleasant Surprise in Ohio Special
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee started the fight by putting $150,000 behind TV spots in the district.
Why Subpoena Power Is Key to Real Ethics Reform
The answer is that without subpoena power, or at least access to it, the proposed new Office of Congressional Ethics becomes little more than a ministerial office to filter media reports.
Hu Is This Guy?
In the previous cycle, the USSAC donated $14,100, according to Federal Election Committee reports.
New Ethics Proposal Isn’t Perfect, but It’s a Solid Step Forward
It has reasonable standards and thresholds for the group to consider potential ethical violations, with reports sent to the ethics committee laying out the facts of the group’s investigation alongside
Parties Focus on Specials
Congressional Campaign Committee to do the same in their backyard.