Here is Tuesday’s look at transparency-related news items, today’s congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events.
News Roundup:
- The Washington Post listed the top spenders among independent groups and political parties on the midterm elections. (The Washington Post)
- Watchdog groups have not reached a consensus on whether the House Ethics Committee should investigate Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) for steering scholarship money to her friends and family. (The Hill)
- The Office of Congressional Ethics has closed its inquiry into Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) regarding fundraisers and his vote on the financial regulation bill. (Roll Call)($)
- The Office of Government Ethics plans to revamp its USOGE.gov website to make its audits and other reports easier to access. (nextgov)
- The Transportation Department plans to change how it compiles traffic accident data next month. (nextgov)
- A report from the Brookings Institution finds that apart from a few standouts, many congressional websites are “suboptimal.” (Federal Computer Week)
Relevant committee hearings scheduled for 8/31:
- None
Relevant bills introduced:
- None
Transparency events scheduled for 8/31:
- None
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