Here is Wednesdays look at transparency-related news items, todays congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events.

News Roundup:

• Citizens United/DISCLOSE Act news:
  • Senate Democrats are planning to vote on the DISCLOSE Act on Thursday. (The Hill)
  • Some are questioning the timing of the vote as it comes the day after a major fundraiser for Senate Democrats in New York. (Politico) (Roll Call)($)

• The group Tea Party Patriots received an undisclosed donation of $1 million. (Politico)
• Pro-Republican third party groups are significantly outspending their Democratic counterparts on advertising this year. (Politico)
• The election night reception for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee will be hosted by a lobbying firm. (Politico)
• Open Secrets compared the fundraising and influence of the conservative Koch brothers and the liberal George Soros. (Open Secrets)
• OpenTheGovernment.org is soliciting help in evaluating the Open Government Plans of federal agencies. (Evaluating Open Gov)
• The National Archives has launched DocsTeach.org, a new website featuring online versions 3,000 historic documents, photos and videos. (Federal Computer Week)

Relevant committee hearings scheduled for 9/22:

• Examining the Filibuster: Legislative Proposals to Change Senate Procedures, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Wednesday, 9/22, 10:00 am, 301-Russell.

Relevant bills introduced:

• None

Transparency events scheduled for 9/22:

• None