Here is Tuesday’s look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News Roundup:
- Few entities monitor how PACs spend their money. (Politico)
- Lobbying firms are courting vulnerable Democratic lawmakers for potential lobbying jobs. (The Hill)
- Ties to lobbyists have created problems for candidates in the 2010 election. (Open Secrets)
- Due to conflicts of interest from her previous job, Justice Kagan has already recused herself of 25 cases. (CNN)
- The DCCC has filed a complaint with the FEC against a Republican-leaning nonprofit group. (Politico)
- Concerns about impropriety with lawmakers pose difficulties for female lobbyists. (The Hill)
Relevant committee hearings scheduled for 10/5:
- None
Relevant bills introduced:
- None
Transparency events scheduled for 10/5:
- A Guide to the Internet Political Landscape, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, 10/5, 9:30am 11:00am, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 610A.
- Public Media in a Digital Age, New America Foundation, 10/5, 4:00pm 5:30pm, 1899 L Street NW, Suite 400.
