Here is Friday’s look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News Roundup:
- Post-election dates have been set for the ethics trials of Representatives Rangel and Waters. (Politico)
- Public perception of changed policy, not actual changes to the law resulting from Citizens United, is the driving force in increased third-party spending. (New York Times)
- Political newcomers are coming Washington for campaign cash. (Washington Times)
- The Campaign Legal Center assessed common arguments against the Office of Congressional Ethics. (CLC Blog)
- Majority Whip Clyburn says the House will investigate the Chamber of Commerce’s financing after the elections. (The Hill)
- The FEC will permit short online campaign ads through Google without disclosures. (Roll Call)($)
- The Social Security Administration’s IG found that 72,000 stimulus payments went to deceased recipients. (Associated Press)
Relevant committee hearings scheduled for 10/8:
- None
Relevant bills introduced:
- None
Transparency events scheduled for 10/8:
- Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion, 10/8, 8:00pm ?, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW.
