Here is Tuesday’s look at transparency-related news items, the week’s congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events.
News Roundup:
- Corporations who donate to congressional charities have often received help in return. (The New York Times) (Documents) (Graphic)
- The former law and lobbying firm of newly appointed Sen. Carte Goodwin (D-WV) claims several powerful K Street names as clients. (The Hill)
- Post-Citizens United, the Federal Election Commission is playing an outsized role in shaping the rules governing campaign finance. (National Journal)($)
- A marketing study found that Target’s reputation has taken a hit for a donation to a conservative group made possible by Citizens United. (Mother Jones)
- Newsweek profiled Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), co-chair of the House Transparency Caucus and senior Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. (Newsweek)
- Due to a heavy caseload, the Office of Congressional Ethics has contracted over $500,000 worth of work to a Chicago consulting firm. (Politico)
- Congress is not being transparent when it comes to the leasing of official vehicles and for congressional websites. (OMB Watch)
- OpenTheGovernment.org gave the Obama administration mixed reviews in its annual open government report card. (nextgov)
Relevant committee hearings scheduled for 9/7-9/10:
- None
Relevant bills introduced:
- None
Transparency events scheduled for 9/7-9/10:
- The Assault on the Elected Judiciary: How Well-Funded Special Interests Are Seeking to Change (for the Worse) How States Select Their Judges, The Heritage Foundation, Thursday, Sept. 9, 12 p.m – 1 p.m., 217 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Lehrman Auditorium.
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