The New York Times: Interest Groups Step Up Efforts in a Tight Race

The New York TimesInterest Groups Step Up Efforts in a Tight RaceBy Jim Rutenberg and Michael LuoSeptember 16, 2008 After largely staying on the sidelines, […]

The Hill: Lawmakers skip taxes on family travel

The HillLawmakers skip taxes on family travelBy Mike SoraghanFebruary 9, 2009 Many members of Congress may have a Tom Daschle problem. A week after the […]

USA Today: Reports show that more campaigns raise big money

USA TodayReports show that more campaigns raise big moneyBy John FritzeDecember 15, 2008 Nearly half of the nation’s House and Senate candidates raised $1 million […]

The Hill: DeParle’s industry ties a non-issue

The HillDeParle’s industry ties a non-issue  By Jeffrey Young  March 5, 2009 White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle’s professional ties to healthcare companies […]

Another Moment of Truth for the FEC

Another Moment of Truth for the FEC– A Report from Washington by Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer – This week, on May 13, the Federal […]

CQ Politics: Restrictions Put Dent In Congressional Travel

CQ PoliticsRestrictions Put Dent In Congressional TravelBy Alex KnottSeptember 14, 2009 Lawmaker trips sponsored by outside groups have decreased by 56 percent since the ethics […]

Washington Post: FEC Drops ‘Soft Money’ Action; GOP, Democratic Groups Warned About Future Fundraising

The Washington PostFEC Drops ‘Soft Money’ Action; GOP, Democratic Groups Warned About Future FundraisingThomas B. EdsallApril 29, 2003 The Federal Election Commission dismissed complaints against […]

Politico: Wall Street invested heavily in Obama

PoliticoWall Street invested heavily in ObamaBy Kenneth P. VogelJanuary 20, 2009 Barack Obama boasted on the campaign trail that his administration would not be beholden […]

Washington Post: Justices Split on Campaign Finance

The Washington PostJustices Split on Campaign Finance Court Will Debate Case This Fall Charles LaneSeptember 9, 2003 With the first caucuses and primaries of campaign […]

The Hill: House GOP leaders dodge questions on the future of ethics office

By Susan Crabtree  House Republican leaders won’t say whether they will scrap an ethics office if they regain the majority this fall.The Office of Congressional […]