Here is Fridays look at transparency-related news items, todays congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events.
News Roundup:
- Earmarks, once a sign of political power and accomplishment, are now seen by some as a liability. (The New York Times)
- After several high-profile defenses of himself, Rep. Charlie Rangel is now pledging to stop talking about his upcoming ethics trial. (The Hill) (Politico)
- Onetime foes of money in politics are now turning to unlimited contributions and special interests in the Democratic primary for attorney general in Florida. (The Miami Herald)
- Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s Democratic opponent is running on a platform that includes ethics and transparency provisions. (The Dallas Morning News)
- Milwaukee county is in the process of putting it’s county government actions online. (Government Technology)
- POGO looked at legislation passed by the House reforming government advisory committees. (Project On Government Oversight)
Relevant committee hearings scheduled for 8/13:
- None
Relevant bills introduced:
- None
Transparency events scheduled for 8/13:
- None
