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How many of you have lamented the influence of monied interest in the Capitol and groaned about how you wish there were a way to change things?
Two Transparency Bills "Held" In One Week?The Sunlight Foundation's Ellen Miller put it, "a hold is a hold is a hold, unless you want to debate what the definition of "is" is." And, since this holding procedure is being used by both parties to manipulate popular transparency legislation to suit the fancy of a few, it is …
Last year many Newsviners will remember there was a pork barrel, earmarker in the Senate, secretly holding a Bill.
This will not be everyone's cup of tea, but for many who track the transgressions of Congress and feel like we're complaining to one another in an echo chamber, here's a chance to work as a team.
Wednesday, August 30 2:15 In talking with Senator Hatch's office to confirm the identity of the Senator with the hold on the S2590 the aide informed me that the Senate Majority leader has called on all members to publicly declare their position with regard to the hold.
The Secret Hold In An Open SocietyThe hold in the Senate on the Coburn/Obama federal budget database bill has made national news, as people wonder who the anonymous obstructor could be.
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