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Apr 17, 2008 -- The Politico: The so-called Millionaires' Amendment
By: Tara Malloy

Apr 15, 2008 -- Real Clear Politics: DNC, McCain Stuck In FEC Quagmire
By: Reid Wilson

Apr 14, 2008 -- CQ Politics: NAM Will Appeal Court Ruling on Lobbying Law
By: Bart Jansen

Apr 14, 2008 -- The Hill: Manufacturers' group appeals dismissal of lawsuit against lobbying disclosure
By: Kevin Bogardus

Apr 12, 2008 -- CQ Weekly: Working Hard and Playing by the Rules
By: Catharine Richert

Apr 10, 2008 -- NYTimes: Public Financing? Obama and McCain Appear Split
By:Jeff Zeleny and Michael Luo

Apr 10, 2008 -- The Capital Eye: The Cost of Compliance
By: Lindsay Renick Mayer

Apr 8, 2008 -- Chicago Tribune: Election watchdog paralyzed
By: James Oliphant

Apr 6, 2008 -- CQ Weekly: Flimsy Fines No Deterrent
By: Bart Jansen

Apr 6, 2008 -- CQ Weekly: Flimsy Fines No Deterrent
By :Bart Jansen

Apr 3, 2008 -- Financial Times: Congressional fight turns FEC into toothless tiger
By: Stephanie Kirchgaessner

Apr 3, 2008 -- Roll Call: A Bungled Start For Bundling Rule
By: Tory Newmyer

Apr 1, 2008 -- AlterNet/Huffington Post: The FBI Ignored Threats to Black Voters

Apr 1, 2008 -- CQ Politics: Manufacturers Lobby Goes to Court to Keep Membership Rolls Private
By: Bart Jansen

Mar 31, 2008 -- Alternet: Texas Prosecutes Little Old Ladies for Voter Fraud

Mar 31, 2008 -- Roll Call: Break Provides No Breakthrough on FEC Standoff
By: Meredith McGehee

Mar 31, 2008 -- The Day: Wall Street Helps Finance 'Elite' Pols
By: Dick Ahles

Mar 31, 2008 -- The Hill: Rep. Murtha aide used campaign cash for rifle
By: Susan Crabtree

Mar 28, 2008 -- The Baltimore Sun: Wynn to Leave Congress in June
By: David Nitkin

Mar 26, 2008 -- CQ Politics: Supreme Court to Decide Whether Campaign Law Is Unfair to Millionaires
By: Bart Jansen

Mar 14, 2008 -- The Washington Times: Bush's FEC pick clears one hurdle
By: Stephen Dinan

Mar 11, 2008 -- The Hill: House Approves Ethics Measure
By: Susan Crabtree

Mar 6, 2008 -- The Hill: Public interest groups blast ethics-law challenge
By: Kevin Bogardus

Mar 4, 2008 -- The Hill: Pelosi plots ethics course
By: By Mike Soraghan and Susan Crabtree

Feb 26, 2008 -- CQ Politics: Six Questions About Public Financing Of Presidential Campaigns
By: Emily Cadei

Feb 23, 2008 -- The Washington Post: Conservatives Are Defending McCain After Newspaper Story
By: Michael D. Shear and Matthew Mosk

Feb 21, 2008 -- San Francisco Chronicle: McCain chides Obama on campaign spending
By Zachary Coile

Feb 16, 2008 -- National Journal: Toothless Election Watchdog
By: Eliza Newlin Carney

Feb 12, 2008 -- Roll Call: Conservatives Challenge FEC Authority
By: Matthew Murray

Feb 6, 2008 -- The Hill: Manufacturing group sues over new lobbying disclosure rules
By: Kevin Bogardus

Feb 5, 2008 -- The Hill: Watchdogs press Pelosi to change ethics rules

Feb 4, 2008 -- Council on Foreign Relations: The Role of Delegates in the U.S. Presidential Nominating Process
By: Joanna Klonsky

Feb 3, 2008 -- The Washington Post: Edwards's Campaign Builds Steam as She Outraises Wynn

Jan 31, 2008 -- USA Today: Lobbyists find more ways to bond with lawmakers
By: Ken Dilanian

Jan 26, 2008 -- National Journal: Lobbying & Law - Party Time!
By: Peter H. Stone

Jan 25, 2008 -- The Atlanta Journal Constitution: Understaffed election commission frozen: Opposition to Ga. Republican blocks other replacements
By: Julia Malone

Jan 23, 2008 -- The Hill: Watchdogs hit Jefferson on 'blood diamond' trips
By: Susan Crabtree

Jan 22, 2008 -- Roll Call: In 2008, Learning How to Live With New Rules
By: Paul Singer

Jan 18, 2008 -- CQ Today: Ethics Task Force Recommendations Pose Challenges for House Leaders
By: Kathleen Hunter

Jan 17, 2008 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Bad-Mouthing Aside, Ethics Law Is a Step Forward
By: Meredith McGehee

Jan 16, 2008 -- Bloomberg: Elections Regulator Can't Regulate Most Expensive U.S. Contest
By: Jonathan D. Salant and Lorraine Woellert

Jan 16, 2008 -- Bloomberg: Elections Regulator Can't Regulate Most Expensive U.S. Contest
By: Jonathan D. Salant and Lorraine Woellert

Jan 14, 2008 -- The New Yorker: Fraud Alert
By: Jeffrey Toobin

Jan 9, 2008 -- The Christian Science Monitor: Watchdog FEC sidelined as elections roll
By: Gail Russell Chaddock

Jan 9, 2008 -- The Hill: Clash brews on ethics
By: Susan Crabtree

Jan 7, 2008 -- The Buffalo News: Democrats must heed demands for change
By: Douglas Turner

Jan 3, 2008 -- The New York Times: Congressional Crackdown on Lobbying Is Already Showing Cracks
By: David M. Hersznhorn

Dec 28, 2007 -- The New York Sun: Anti-Poverty Group Refuses to Name Donors
By: Josh Gerstein

Dec 27, 2007 -- The New York Times: Campaign Finance Advocates Raise Alarms Over Union Group
By: David D. Kirkpatrick

Dec 21, 2007 -- The Politico: Bundled donations could hurt candidates
By: Will Evans

Dec 20, 2007 -- The Hill: Don't give 'em a break
By: Lynn Sweet

Dec 19, 2007 -- Roll Call: Ethical Partying
By: Kate Ackley

Dec 19, 2007 -- The Hill: Watchdogs slam ethics guidance on convention parties
By: Susan Crabtree

Dec 19, 2007 -- TPM: Von Spakovsky Should Not Be Confirmed
By: Joseph Rich and J. Gerald Hebert

Dec 18, 2007 -- CQ: When It Comes to Ethics, the Rules, It Seems, Are Open to Interpretation
By: Emily Cadei

Dec 11, 2007 -- The Hill: Democrats threaten to block FEC nominees, possibly paralyzing panel
By: Alexander Bolton

Dec 11, 2007 -- The Hill: Ethics plan to take heat from all sides
By: Susan Crabtree

Dec 8, 2007 -- National Journal: Political Stripes
By: Kellie Lunney

Dec 7, 2007 -- CQ: Questions Abound About New Disclosure Forms For Lobbyists
By: Emily Cadei

Dec 6, 2007 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Why Subpoena Power Is Key to Real Ethics Reform
By: Meredith McGehee

Dec 6, 2007 -- The Hill: House GOP blasts outside ethics office proposal
By: Susan Crabtree

Dec 5, 2007 -- The Hill: Lawmakers press FEC on bundling regulation
By: Nathaniel Weixel

Dec 5, 2007 -- The New York Times: Lawmakers Propose Campaign Reform
By: Ariel Alexovich

Dec 3, 2007 -- The Hill: Alexander fundraising could boost GOP leadership quest
By: Manu Raju

Dec 1, 2007 -- CQ: Donation Bundlers Face FEC Reckoning
By: Shawn Zeller

Nov 24, 2007 -- The Politico: FEC rules could bring more ads, uncertainty
By: Kenneth P. Vogel

Nov 22, 2007 -- The Wall Street Journal: Issue Ads Get FEC Clearance — To a Point
By: T.W. Farnam

Nov 20, 2007 -- AlterNet: The Most Important Election Case Since Bush v. Gore?
By: Steven Rosenfeld

Nov 20, 2007 -- CQ: Huge FEC Fine Leaves Larger Financing Issues Unresolved
By: Emily Cadei

Nov 20, 2007 -- The Hill: New FEC rule receives mixed watchdog review
By: Susan Crabtree

Nov 19, 2007 -- The Politico: No rubber stamp for Bush's FEC nominee
By: J. Gerald Hebert

Nov 18, 2007 -- Daily News: Rudy Giuliani jets to campaign stops using casino kingpin's plane
By: David Saltonstall

Nov 16, 2007 -- CQ: Obama's PAC Targets Early Primary States for Local Giving
By: Alex Knott

Nov 16, 2007 -- The Hill: Watchdogs divided over ethics plan
By: Susan Crabtree

Nov 16, 2007 -- The Washington Post: McCain-Feingold Slipping Away?
By: Matthew Mosk

Nov 12, 2007 -- Legal Times Op-Ed: Thanks, Plus Cash
By Tara Malloy

Nov 9, 2007 -- AP: Missouri lawmakers taking fewer privately financed trips
By Sam Hananel

Nov 8, 2007 -- Roll Call: New Ethics Plan Already Under Fire
By Tory Newmyer and Jennifer Yachnin

Nov 6, 2007 -- The Politico: The man, the technique behind Paul's haul
By: Kenneth P. Vogel

Nov 5, 2007 -- The Politico: Justice fight lingers at FEC
By Jeanne Cummings

Nov 2, 2007 -- The Hill: Lawmakers contemplate 'millionaire's amendment' for presidential campaigns
By Nicole Brennan

Nov 1, 2007 -- Roll Call Letters: FEC Fight Continues
By Gerry Hebert

Oct 31, 2007 -- Roll Call: FEC Releases Bundling Disclosure Rules
Lobbyists Scouring Draft Proposal; Comment Period Ends on Nov. 30
By Tory Newmyer

Oct 31, 2007 -- USA Today: Opposing view: Democrats have delivered
Ethics and lobbying changes curb abuses, promote disclosure.
By Harry Reid

Oct 30, 2007 -- The Hill OP-ED: Make publicly financed campaigns viable
By Meredith McGehee

Oct 25, 2007 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: House Must Give Outside Ethics Panel Some Teeth
By Meredith McGehee

Oct 24, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: CLC Seeks FCC, Hill Investigation of Leaks
By John Eggerton

Oct 24, 2007 -- United Press International: New House ethics rules have limited effect

Oct 24, 2007 -- USA Today: Limits don't slow trip perks for U.S. lawmakers
By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY

Oct 24, 2007 -- USA Today: New House rules don't stop travel
By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY

Oct 23, 2007 -- Associated Press: Craig Uses Campaign Cash for Legal Bills
By Matthew Daly

Oct 23, 2007 -- MetroNews: Campaign Donation Looks Questionable
By Staff

Oct 23, 2007 -- The New York Times: Companies Seeking Immunity Donate to Senator
By Eric Lichtblau and Scott Shane

Oct 23, 2007 -- The Washington Times: Evans linked to firm with D.C. tax breaks
By Jim McElhatton

Oct 22, 2007 -- Austin Business Journal: Single-member district idea to be presented

Oct 22, 2007 -- National Journal: Voting Rights Controversy Another Mess For DOJ
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Oct 22, 2007 -- The Politico: Bundling no byproduct of McCain-Feingold
By: David G. Vance

Oct 21, 2007 -- CQ Today: McCain-Feingold Foes Ditch Disclosure in FEC Case
By Shawn Zeller

Oct 20, 2007 -- Idaho Falls Post Register: Dissecting Craig's Decision
By Corey Taule

Oct 17, 2007 -- Communications Daily: Don't Regulate HD Radio, Microsoft and NAB Tell FCC
By Jonathan Make

Oct 16, 2007 -- Philadelphia Daily News: Campaign $$ limits argued in high court
By Bob Warner

Oct 15, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Electioneering Ads at Issue for FEC
By John Eggerton

Oct 12, 2007 -- The Buffalo News: Is House Ethics Reform Real?
By Douglas Turner

Oct 11, 2007 -- Salon: Will Bill's dough make trouble for Hillary?
By Mark Benjamin

Oct 11, 2007 -- Salon: Will Bill's dough make trouble for Hillary?
By Mark Benjamin

Oct 10, 2007 -- The Washington Post: Smile, Though Your Head Is Aching
By Dana Milbank

Oct 7, 2007 -- McClatchy Newspapers: Campaign may pay Craig's defense bill

Oct 6, 2007 -- McClatchy Newspapers: Stay or go, Craig can use campaign cash
By Dan Popkey

Oct 5, 2007 -- Bloomberg: Romney's Bain Capital Fortune Dominates Republican Money Race
By Kristin Jensen and Jonathan D. Salant

Oct 5, 2007 -- The Hill: Campaign contribution limits too low, spawning 'bundling'

Oct 5, 2007 -- The Politico: Gingrich's excuse legally flawed
By Kenneth P. Vogel

Oct 4, 2007 -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Gingrich decision: There's still meat to be picked off these bones

Oct 3, 2007 -- CQ: Objections Sideline Senate Leaders' Deal to Vote on Controversial Nomination
By Bart Jansen, CQ Staff

Sep 21, 2007 -- National Journal: Lobbying & Law - K Street's Sea Change
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Sep 21, 2007 -- The Hill: Lawmaker had a run-in with INS officials in '03
By Susan Crabtree

Sep 20, 2007 -- Roll Call: FEC's Bad Deal
By J. Gerald Hebert

Sep 19, 2007 -- Willamette Week: Gravy Train
Earl Blumenauer and the "transportation mafia"
BY Corey Pein

Sep 18, 2007 -- Portland Press Herald:
By Paul Carrier

Sep 17, 2007 -- Roll Call: Rolling Back the Clock on Campaign Reform
By Matthew Murray

Sep 17, 2007 -- The Politico: Ethics rules prove to be lawyers' bonanza
By Jeanne Cummings

Sep 16, 2007 -- Detroit Free Press: National political digest

Sep 14, 2007 -- CQ: Ethics Ground Rules About to Change for Senators
By Bart Jansen

Sep 14, 2007 -- The Hill: D.C. court nullifies FEC regulations
By Susan Crabtree

Sep 14, 2007 -- Washington Post: Candidates Urged: Fix Finance System
By Matthew Mosk

Sep 14, 2007 -- Washington Post: Former Interior Official To Lead Indian Museum
By Jacqueline Trescott and James V. Grimaldi

Sep 13, 2007 -- CQ: Biden Aids Local Democrats and Many Return the Favor
By Alex Knott

Sep 13, 2007 -- Daily Telegraph: Row over 7-year-old's trust fund 'donation' to Obama
By Alex Spillius

Sep 13, 2007 -- Denver Post: Matching funds keep Tancredo's quest alive
By Anne C. Mulkern

Sep 13, 2007 -- Roll Call: Court: FEC Must Clarify Ad Coordinating Rules
By Matthew Murray

Sep 13, 2007 -- The Hill: Hsu refund pressures Clinton rivals
By Alexander Bolton

Sep 13, 2007 -- The Hill: K St. Project has a pulse — but for Dems
By Jim Snyder

Sep 12, 2007 -- USA Today: '08 hopefuls net millions from piggy banks
By Fredreka Schouten

Sep 11, 2007 -- AlterNet: Voter Purging: A Legal Way for Republicans to Swing Elections?
By Steven Rosenfeld

Sep 11, 2007 -- Nelson County Times: Amherst County seeks voting rights exemption
By Mike Morell

Sep 11, 2007 -- The National Ledger: Will Hillary Clinton Go Down in Corruption Scandals?
By Roger Aronoff

Sep 9, 2007 -- The Nation: And for My Second Act, I'll Make Some Money
By Katharine Q. Seelye

Sep 7, 2007 -- McClatchy: McCarthy enters fray on redrawing state political lines
By Michael Doyle

Sep 5, 2007 -- AP: Bush Expected to Sign Ethics Bill Soon
By Charles Babington

Sep 5, 2007 -- CQ Politics: FEC Rejects Challenge to Liberal Political Bloggers
By Alex Knott and Emily Cadei

Sep 5, 2007 -- The New York Sun: Could President Bloomberg Keep His Company?
By Jill Gardiner

Aug 30, 2007 -- National Review: The Democratic Mega-Money Mega-Scam
Years too late, the feds crack down on America Coming Together.
By Byron York

Aug 30, 2007 -- New York Times: Group Fined by F.E.C. for Campaign Violations
By David D. Kirkpatrick

Aug 30, 2007 -- Roll Call: Court: FEC Does Not Need to Regulate 527s
By Matthew Murray

Aug 30, 2007 -- The Hill: Judge dismisses Shays, Meehan 527 suit
By Susan Crabtree

Aug 29, 2007 -- AP: FEC fines political group from 2004 race
By Jim Kuhnhenn

Aug 29, 2007 -- Clarke Times Courier: Voting Rights Act decision stirs emotions
By Ruth Marlow

Aug 29, 2007 -- The Politico: Soros-linked group hit with huge fine
By Kenneth P. Vogel

Aug 21, 2007 -- Sampling of August Editorials in Support of the Honest Government and Open Leadership Act of 2007

Aug 15, 2007 -- CQ: FEC Stats Highlight Democratic Party Committees' Fundraising Prowess
By Marie Horrigan

Aug 15, 2007 -- New York Times: A Campaign Undeclared, Not Invisible
By Susan Saulny

Aug 15, 2007 -- TV Newsday: Groups to FCC: Digital TV Lacks Public Benefit
By Staff

Aug 12, 2007 -- Columbus Dispatch: You're Invited! Bring Money!
By Jonathan Riskind and Jack Torry

Aug 8, 2007 -- Dallas Morning News: A Peek at Donors for Bush's Library
By Todd J. Gillman

Aug 5, 2007 -- York Daily Record: Platts Flips on Campaign Finance Reform

Aug 4, 2007 -- CQ: Lobbying Disclosure Bill Cleared
By Alan K. Ota and Bart Jansen

Aug 3, 2007 -- Bloomberg: Senate Passes Bill to Tighten Lobbying, Ethics Rules
By Kristin Jensen

Aug 3, 2007 -- Gannett News: Kohl, Feingold Help Send Ethics Reform Bill to President
By Ellyn Ferguson

Aug 3, 2007 -- McClathcy Newspapers: Senate Clears New Anti-Corruption Restrictions for Congress
By Margaret Talev

Aug 3, 2007 -- New York Sun: McCain and Feingold in a Divorce
By Josh Gerstein

Aug 3, 2007 -- USA Today: Bill Could Hike Travel Costs on Campaign Trail
By Fredreka Schouten

Aug 2, 2007 -- Roll Call: Senate Moves on Ethics Bill
By Tory Newmyer

Aug 1, 2007 -- Cox News: Major Lobbying Reform Passes House by 411-8
By Julia Malone

Aug 1, 2007 -- Kansas City Star: House Grudgingly Approves Ethics Reforms

Aug 1, 2007 -- Lincoln Star Journal: Ethics Reform Will Be Good - For A While

Aug 1, 2007 -- McClatchy: Ethics Bill Passes House; Senate OK Expected
By Margaret Talev

Aug 1, 2007 -- San Francisco Chronicle: House OKs Sweeping Ethics Bill
By Zachary Coile

Aug 1, 2007 -- USA Today: House Votes for Stricter Standards
By Ken Dilanian

Jul 31, 2007 -- AP: House OKs Ethics Bill Aimed at Earmarks
By Charles Babington

Jul 31, 2007 -- CQ Today: New Tool Against Earmarks Unveiled
By Bart Jansen and Alan K. Ota

Jul 31, 2007 -- CQ: Fred Thompson's Long 'Exploration' Raises Money — and Confusion
By Marie Horrigan

Jul 31, 2007 -- The Hill: Dems Unveil Ethics Plan
By Elana Schor

Jul 31, 2007 -- The Hill: Storm of Bills Before Calm of Aug. Recess
By Jim Snyder

Jul 30, 2007 -- AP: Some Democrats Would Expose Pet Projects
By Charles Babington

Jul 30, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Leaders Offer Lobby Package, Schedule House Floor Vote
By Mark Wegner, with Peter Cohn contributing

Jul 30, 2007 -- CQ: Democrats Prepare to Push Revised Lobbying Bill
By Alan K. Ota

Jul 30, 2007 -- Indy Star: Two Questions with Paul S. Ryan

Jul 30, 2007 -- Private Jet Daily: The Use Of Private Jets By Candidates Of Interest To Constituents
By OJ Fagbire

Jul 30, 2007 -- Roll Call: A Big Shift in Giving From Big Business
By Tory Newmyer

Jul 30, 2007 -- Roll Call: Bill Pits McCain Versus Feingold
By John Stanton and Tory Newmyer

Jul 30, 2007 -- The Politico: Critics Claim Ethics Bill Watered Down
By Chris Frates

Jul 28, 2007 -- National Journal: Lobbying Reform Could Clear Soon
By Mark Wegner

Jul 27, 2007 -- Congress Daily: House Blocks Funds To Enforce Ad Blackout Provision
By Mark Wegner

Jul 26, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Leaders Eye Quick Move On Lobbying
By Mark Wegner

Jul 26, 2007 -- New York Times: Savings and Issues in Candidates' Use of Private Jets
By Michael Cooper and Leslie Wayne

Jul 25, 2007 -- Roll Call: Change Set for Disclosure Rule
By Tory Newmyer and John Stanton

Jul 24, 2007 -- The Hill: 'Black' earmarks may remain obscured under legislation in House and Senate
By Susan Crabtree

Jul 24, 2007 -- The Hill: Baucus, Rangel Close Joint Committee
By Kevin Bogardus

Jul 24, 2007 -- The Hill: Democratic Ethics Strategy on Track, Despite Wary Watchdogs
By Elana Schor

Jul 20, 2007 -- Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Judicial Elections Case Makes 'Strange Bedfellows'
by Elizabeth Stull

Jul 19, 2007 -- Denver Post: Udall's Senate Bid Gets a Key Early Boost in Money
By Anne C. Mulkern

Jul 18, 2007 -- The Hill: Revolving Door Spins Other Way
By Susan Crabtree

Jul 17, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Legal Bills Impact Fundraising For Several GOP Lawmakers
By Christian Bourge

Jul 16, 2007 -- The Buffalo News: Analysis: Ethics Reform Mmeets Reality in Congress
By Jerry Zremski

Jul 15, 2007 -- ABC News: Thompson Uses Loophole to Avoid Reporting Fundraising
By Jennifer Rubin

Jul 15, 2007 -- Detroit Free Press: Politicians Secretly Get Millions
BY Jennife Dixon and Victoria Turk

Jul 14, 2007 -- Wall Street Journal Op-Ed: In Proud Defense of McCain-Feingold
By J. Gerald Hebert

Jul 13, 2007 -- The Hill: Ethics Groups Blame AWOL McConnell
By Elana Schor

Jul 12, 2007 -- Washington Post: Government In Denial
No Branch Is Prepared For a Decapitating Strike
By Norman Ornstein

Jul 10, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Earmark Tussle Keeps Lobbying Bill From Conference
By Mark Wegner and Ben Schneider

Jul 10, 2007 -- Roll Call: Reform Is Good for Business
By Matthew Murray

Jul 9, 2007 -- The Politico: Senate Headed For New Clash Over Ethics
By Jeanne Cummings

Jul 9, 2007 -- Washington Post Op-Ed: Get It Done

Jul 6, 2007 -- AP: Thompson Can Keep Money Secret, for Now
By Jim Kuhnhenn

Jul 3, 2007 -- Media Life: Election Ad Spending
By Kevin Downey

Jul 3, 2007 -- The Hill: Capuano Bemoans 'Thankless' Ethics Job
By Susan Crabtree

Jul 2, 2007 -- AP: Ethics Reforms Bog Down in Congress
By Charles Babington

Jul 2, 2007 -- Roll Call: Ethics Delays

Jul 2, 2007 -- The Seattle Times Editorial: Rossi's Race: Questions for the Quasi-Candidate

Jun 30, 2007 -- The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: High Court May Review Voter ID Legal Fight
By Sylvia A. Smith

Jun 30, 2007 -- The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: High Court May Review Voter ID Legal Fight
By Sylvia A. Smith

Jun 29, 2007 -- CNS News: Experts Question Whether Clinton Campaign Finance Case Will Impact '08 Race
By Fred Lucas

Jun 29, 2007 -- Roll Call: Reforming the Reforms
By Kate Ackley and Tory Newmyer

Jun 29, 2007 -- Salt Lake Tribune: Utahn's Charter to Romney Event May Have Been A No-No
By Thomas Burr

Jun 28, 2007 -- AP: Groups Ponder Court's Ad Decision
By Jim Kuhnhenn

Jun 28, 2007 -- Communciations Daily: The Senate Rules Committee Should Hold More Hearings...

Jun 27, 2007 -- Roll Call: FEC Weighs Options After Ruling
By Matthew Murray

Jun 27, 2007 -- Wall Street Journal: The Speech Police
By Bradley Smith

Jun 26, 2007 -- Deseret News: Justices Ease Limits on Campaign Ads
By Lisa Riley Roche

Jun 26, 2007 -- Gannett: Feingold Frowns on Supreme Court Ruling on Political Ads
By Ellyn Ferguson

Jun 26, 2007 -- McClatchy Newspapers:
By Michael Doyle

Jun 26, 2007 -- The Politico: The Gilded Capital: Top-dollar tabs
By Kenneth P. Vogel

Jun 25, 2007 -- CQ Today: Revolving Door Spins Aides to K Street Jobs
By Alan K. Ota

Jun 25, 2007 -- CW Weekly: Democratic Foot In Revolving Door
By Alan K. Ota

Jun 25, 2007 -- McClatchy Newspapers: 'Vote Caging' Allegations Aarise In Probe of U.S. Attorney Firings
By Greg Gordon

Jun 21, 2007 -- The Hill: Groups Balk at Disclosure
By Alexander Bolton

Jun 20, 2007 -- Communications Daily: Broadcasters, Cable Debate Home-Shopping Channel Must-Carry Rights

Jun 18, 2007 -- Gannett News: Rep. Mack Mum on Federal Budget Wishlist
By Eun Kyung Kim

Jun 18, 2007 -- National Journal: Failing On All Counts
Confirmation Of FEC Nominee Von Spakovsky 'Really Problematic'
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Jun 16, 2007 -- Politico: More Ads on Tap with Possible FEC Change
By Kenneth P. Vogel

Jun 15, 2007 -- Washington Times: States Can Put Rules on Use of Union Fees
By Amy Fagan

Jun 14, 2007 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Will Ethics Suggestions Be Real or Cosmetic?
By Meredith McGehee

Jun 13, 2007 -- Clarke Times Courier: No Bailout of Voting Rights Act Needed

Jun 13, 2007 -- The Hill: Former Officials Oppose FEC Nominee
By Susan Crabtree

Jun 13, 2007 -- The Politico: Outside Ethics Committee Held Up Again
By Jeff Patch

Jun 13, 2007 -- Wall Street Journal: Vote-Fraud Demagogues
By John Fund

Jun 11, 2007 -- Legal Times Op-Ed: An Unwritten Exception?
By J. Gerald Hebert

Jun 11, 2007 -- Philadelphia Inquirer: Bob Edgar's Latest Cause
By Steve Goldstein

Jun 8, 2007 -- Green Bay Press Gazette: Right to Life Ad At Heart of Campaign-Finance Case
By Stephanie Brien

Jun 8, 2007 -- The Politico: DOJ Controversy Invades FEC
By Kenneth P. Vogel

Jun 8, 2007 -- Washington Post: Hearing on FEC Pick Could Add Fuel to Debate Over Justice Dept.
By Zachary A. Goldfarb

Jun 5, 2007 -- Roll Call: Jefferson Hit on 16 Counts
By Rachel Van Dongen and Susan Davis

Jun 5, 2007 -- USA Today: Indicted Dem Takes Leave From House Panel
By Ken Dilanian and Donna Leinwand

Jun 4, 2007 -- Reuters: Democratic Congressman Indicted in Bribery Probe
By James Vicini

Jun 1, 2007 -- CNS News: Independent Panel to Review House Ethics Charges
By Fred Lucas

May 26, 2007 -- Houston Chronicle: Yes, Some Hold Their Noses on Lobby Reform. So what?
By Cragg Hines

May 25, 2007 -- The Politico: Lobbying Reform Measures Pass House
By Jeff Patch and Jeanne Cummings

May 25, 2007 -- USA Today: House Approves Stricter Disclosure Rules for Lobbyists
By Ken Dilanian

May 23, 2007 -- Roll Call: Lobby Bill Vote May Face Delay
By Tory Newmyer

May 23, 2007 -- Voting Rights Request Sparks Concern
By Ruth Marlow

May 20, 2007 -- NPR: House to Weigh More Disclosure of Lobby Ties
By Peter Overby

May 19, 2007 -- AP: Ethics Office Seeks Candidates' Trusts
By Jim Kuhnhenn

May 18, 2007 -- Detroit Free Press: Kilpatrick Won't Be Heading to Hawaii
By Jennifer Dixon and Mariosl Bello

May 18, 2007 -- San Francisco Chronicle: House Panel OKs Ethics Bill Weakened by Veteran Democrats
By Zachary Coile

May 18, 2007 -- The Hill: Panel Softens Lobbying Bill Provisions
By Alexander Bolton

May 17, 2007 -- Politico: Lobbying Reform Picks Up With Trade-Off
By Jeff Patch

May 17, 2007 -- Poltico: Veterans Put Brakes on Reform
By Josephine Hearn and Jeff Patch

May 16, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Watchdog : Consensus Will Displace Probes
By Mark Wegner

May 16, 2007 -- Detroit Free Press: Detroit Mayor Will Continue to Use Civic Fund for Travel
By Marisol Bello

May 16, 2007 -- The Winchester Star: Clarke Moves Toward Voting Act Relief
By Robert Igoe

May 14, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Leaders Prep Lobby-Disclosure Bill For Thursday Markup
By Mark Wegner and Christian Bourge

May 14, 2007 -- Legal Times: Reform Fails to Close University Loophole
By Osita Ireogbu

May 14, 2007 -- Roll Call: Bill Would Halt California Redistricting
By Matthew Murray

May 13, 2007 -- Politico: Dems Losing Momentum on Lobby Reform
By Jeff Patch

May 4, 2007 -- Allegheny Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: County Officeholders Invest in Future Political Roles
By Justin Vellucci and Mike Wereschagin

May 3, 2007 -- The Hill: FEC's Renewed Focus Leads to Quick Settlements, Bigger Fines
By Kevin Bogardus

May 2, 2007 -- Roll Call: Grass-Roots Lobby Disclosure Draws Fire
By Tory Newmyer

May 1, 2007 -- Congress Daily: House Dems Continue Talks On Lobbying Bill

Apr 30, 2007 -- Roll Call: Lobbyists: Frosh to Feel Bundling Rule
By Kate Ackley

Apr 30, 2007 -- Roll Call: McCain-Feingold Failed to Meet Its Goals
By Bradley A. Smith

Apr 28, 2007 -- Cox Newspapers: Immigration reshaping Electoral College
By Gerry Smith

Apr 25, 2007 -- CableFAX Daily: Where's the Beef? Congressmen Question Martin's 'Peculiar' Revival of Cable Regs

Apr 25, 2007 -- Wasington Post: Justices to Consider Finance Law Limits
Campaign Issue Hits Court for 3rd Time
By Robert Barnes and Matthew Mosk

Apr 24, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Activists Call For DTV Obligations Before Dual Carriage
By John Eggerton

Apr 24, 2007 -- Gannett: Political Ad Limits Return to Court
Law restricts commercials during elections
By Brian Tumulty

Apr 24, 2007 -- The Hill: PACs Tied to Sudan Gave $580k
By Elana Schor

Apr 24, 2007 -- The Politico: Court Might Allow More Attack Ads
By: Kenneth P. Vogel

Apr 24, 2007 -- The Politico: Democrats Plan Scandal Offensive
By: Jeff Patch and Patrick O'Connor

Apr 23, 2007 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Knocking Down the Myths About BCRA
By David Vance

Apr 21, 2007 -- The Tennessean Op-Ed: Focus Should Be On Comprehensive Reform
By Meredith McGehee

Apr 20, 2007 -- Congress Daily: Task Force Studying Outside Ethics Regulator Begins Work
By Mark Wegner

Apr 19, 2007 -- The Hill: Dems Press Pelosi For Ethics Panel
By Alexander Bolton

Apr 18, 2007 -- Memphis Commerical Appeal: Corker's Bill Gives Candidate Control
By Bartholomew Sullivan

Apr 18, 2007 -- The Hill: With Campaign Finance Loophole, Romney's Wealth Cannot Be Matched
By Kevin Bogardus

Apr 18, 2007 -- The Pittsburg-Tribune Review: Pittsburgh Charity Returns 'Red Flag' Gift
By Justin Velluci

Apr 17, 2007 -- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Corker Pushes Campaign Ad Changes
By Edward Lee Pitts

Apr 17, 2007 -- Cox Newspapers: Ethics Reform Awaits Lawmakers
By Julia Malone

Apr 17, 2007 -- The Hill: Act Now on Lobbying Reform, Watchdogs Tell the House
By Kevin Bogardus

Apr 10, 2007 -- USA Today: PAC Money Spent to Make New Pals
By Fredreka Schouten

Apr 4, 2007 -- The Hill: N.M.'s Domenici, Wilson Face More Questions About Iglesias
By Susan Crabtree and Elana Schor

Apr 1, 2007 -- Deseret Morning News: Demo Seeks Bipartisan Redistricting Commission
By Josh Loftin

Apr 1, 2007 -- The Washington Post: Reform That Has Really Paid Off

By Norman Ornstein and Anthony Corrado Jr.

Mar 31, 2007 -- Austin American Stateman: UT Law Professor Urges Gonzales to Step Down
Bickerstaff, who earlier wrote letter of recommendation, says attorney general has politicized Justice Department, hasn't lived up to his promise.
By Gerry Smith

Mar 31, 2007 -- National Journal: Turf Battle
By Lisa Caruso

Mar 31, 2007 -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Mega-bucks, no taxes make colleges cheer
By Mike Knobler

Mar 29, 2007 -- New York Times: Bush Withdraws a Nominee Dogged by a 2004 Donation
By Michael Luo

Mar 28, 2007 -- Salt Lake Tribune: Romney to Pay Commission to Student Fundraisers
By Thomas Burr

Mar 28, 2007 -- Texas Monthly: Bob Perry Needs a Hug
by S. C. Gwynne

Mar 27, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: It's Digital Decision Time Say Public Interest Advocates
By John Eggerton

Mar 27, 2007 -- Salon: Attack Ads On The Sly
By Michael Scherer

Mar 26, 2007 -- The Hill: Members Find Earmark Reform Necessary, But Messy
By Jackie Kucinich

Mar 23, 2007 -- Arkansas Democrat Gazette: FEC Decides Clark Owes $257,226
By Alex Daniels

Mar 18, 2007 -- Gannett: Fundraisers Give Lobbyists Face Time With Politicos
By Nicole Gaudiano and Diana Marrerc

Mar 16, 2007 -- Center for Public Integrity: Passing the Buck : House Majority Leader Exploited Legal Campaign Cash Loophole
By Sandy Bergo

Mar 14, 2007 -- Roll Call: Lobby Package Lags
Supporters Say Time Remains, but Calendar Is Crowded
By Tory Newmyer

Mar 12, 2007 -- St. Loius Dispatch: Taxpayers Ignore Public Campaign Funding
By Adam Sichko

Mar 7, 2007 -- The Politico: Election Lawyers Are Hot Commodity
By: Kenneth P. Vogel

Mar 6, 2007 -- The Hill: Dems Question DoJ Resignation in Wake of Attorney Dismissals
By Elana Schor and Susan Crabtree

Mar 5, 2007 -- The Buffalo News: Democrats Fail to Keep Campaign Promises
By Douglas Turner

Mar 4, 2007 -- Boston Globe: Ex-GOP CandidatesTturn Attacks Back on National Panel
By Rick Klein

Mar 1, 2007 -- Financial Times: Ruling on White House Private Fundraising
By Edward Luce and Stephanie Kirchgaessner

Mar 1, 2007 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Drain the Swamp Before More End Up Like Ney
By Fred Wertheimer and Meredith McGehee

Mar 1, 2007 -- The Politico: Obama Ruling Could Prove Moot, Backfire
By: Kenneth P. Vogel

Feb 28, 2007 -- Roll Call: FEC May Put '08ers on Defensive
By Matthew Murray

Feb 27, 2007 -- The Hill: Democrats May Try to Curb 527s
By Alexander Bolton

Feb 27, 2007 -- The Hill: Ethics Task Force Will Operate Privately — For Now
By Susan Crabtree

Feb 26, 2007 -- Gannett News Service: Ties Still Bind Lawmakers to Lobbyists
By Diana Marrero

Feb 26, 2007 -- National Journal: Courting Loopholes
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Feb 23, 2007 -- New York Times Blog: Campaign Cash: Obama
Kate Phillips

Feb 22, 2007 -- The Morning Call Editorial: Ethics on Capitol Hill
When Reforms Need Their Own Reforms, House Ethics Committee Should Act

Feb 17, 2007 -- Salt Lake Tribune Op-Ed: Redistricting: Something is Wrong Here
By Roz McGee

Feb 13, 2007 -- The Birmingham News Op-Ed: So Much for 'Sweeping' Reform

Feb 13, 2007 -- The Hill: Court Defines Official Bribery Narrowly
By Susan Crabtree

Feb 13, 2007 -- Washington Post: When House Changed Rules for Travel, He Lobbied for the Lobbyists
By Jeffrey H. Birnbaum

Feb 12, 2007 -- Communications Daily: FCC commissioners should be asked about plans to define DTV...

Feb 12, 2007 -- National Journal: Remember The Federal Election Commission?
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Feb 11, 2007 -- Contra Costa Times: City Managers Mmake Big Bucks
By Lisa Vorderbrueggen

Feb 11, 2007 -- Star Tribune: The Kingdom and Power of Mac Hammond
By Jon Tevlin

Feb 11, 2007 -- The New York Times: Congress Finds Ways to Avoid Lobbyist Limits
By David D. Kirkpatrick

Feb 9, 2007 -- The Recorder: Senator, Show Us What You Got
By Dan Levine

Feb 8, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Bill Would Extend Campaign Speech ID's
By John Eggerton

Feb 8, 2007 -- The Hill: Romney's About-Face on Campaign Funding
By Alexander Bolton

Feb 6, 2007 -- Roll Call: House Election Reform Agenda Is Slim
By Matthew Murray

Feb 2, 2007 -- Washington Post: FEC to Police '527' Groups' Campaign Activities
By Matthew Mosk

Feb 1, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Rockefeller on TV: "Junk, Sex, Scandal"
By John Eggerton

Feb 1, 2007 -- The Hill: Freshmen in Money Chase
By Alex Bolten

Feb 1, 2007 -- The Los Angeles Times: Governor's Campaign Reports Debt
By Peter Nicholas and Nancy Vogel

Feb 1, 2007 -- The Politico: '08 Candidates Make End Run Around Federal Campaign Rules
By Kenneth P. Vogel

Jan 31, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: New Questions for Senate Commerce Committee Oversight Hearings
By John Eggerton

Jan 30, 2007 -- Wall Street Journal: Testing the Limits: How Mitt Romney Avoided Campaign-Finance Rules
Governor Found Way Around Federal Caps Before Presidential Bid
By Jeanne Cummings

Jan 29, 2007 -- National Journal: A Two-Front War Over Lobbying
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Jan 25, 2007 -- Denver Post: Political Donors Targeted in Bill
By Karen E. Crummy

Jan 23, 2007 -- Washington Post: Clinton Bid Heralds Demise of Public Financing
By Dan Balz and Matthew Mosk

Jan 22, 2007 -- Christian Science Monitor: After House's '100-Hour' Rush, A Senate Slowdown
Senators from both parties predict that every part of the House's agenda will see changes.
By Gail Russell Chaddock

Jan 20, 2007 -- AP: Hatch Votes Against A Big Ethics Reform Bill
By Jennifer Talhelm

Jan 20, 2007 -- New York Times: Senate Measure Puts Spotlight on Fund-Raising
By David D. Kirkpatrick

Jan 20, 2007 -- United Press International: High Court Takes New Look at Campaign Law

Jan 20, 2007 -- Washington Post: High Court To Revisit Campaign Finance Law
By Robert Barnes and Matthew Mosk

Jan 19, 2007 -- Associated Press: Senators Work to Revive Ethics Bill
Senate Leadership Works to Revive Embattled Ethics and Lobbying Measure
By Jim Abrams

Jan 18, 2007 -- National Journal: Lobbying & Law - Don't Forget Your Checkbook
By Peter H. Stone

Jan 18, 2007 -- The Washington Post: Resignation of Lawyers At FEC Raises Concern
By Matthew Mosk

Jan 16, 2007 -- The Hill: Ethics Panels Staffing Up
By Alexander Bolton

Jan 15, 2007 -- Legal Times: For Travel, Nonprofits Could Be Way to Go
By Joe Crea

Jan 15, 2007 -- Legal Times: Texas District Says DOJ Oversight is Unlawful
By Emma Schwartz

Jan 15, 2007 -- The Atlanta-Journal Constitution: Scandals Put Ethics Reform On Fast Track
By Julia Malone

Jan 15, 2007 -- USA Today: Google Contributes Thousands to Conservatives
By Jim Hopkins

Jan 12, 2007 -- Midland Reporter Telegram: Andrews City Council May Call for Charter Election in February
By Ruth Campbell

Jan 9, 2007 -- The Hill: Many Candidates Sharply Cut Their Private Travel
By Aaron Blake

Jan 8, 2007 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Blame the Messenger
Oregon broadcaster says Portland paper got it wrong on TV study
By John Eggerton

Jan 5, 2007 -- The Fresno Bee: Valley Alters Roles in Capitol
Members of new Congress are shuffling jobs, gaining power as Dems take over.
By Michael Doyle

Jan 5, 2007 -- The New York Sun: Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On Union Political Activities
BY Joseph Goldstein

Jan 4, 2007 -- AP: Proposed Ethics Reforms Target Trips, "Earmarks"
By Jim Kuhnhenn

Jan 4, 2007 -- New York Times: Ethics Overhaul Tops the Agenda in New Congress
By Carl Hulse and David D. Kirkpatrick

Jan 4, 2007 -- Washington Post: House Democrats Prepare To Tighten Lobbyist Rules
By Jonathan Weisman and Jeffrey H. Birnbaum

Jan 2, 2007 -- Media Daily News: Ad Win: Court Relaxes Rules On Some Advocacy Spots
by Wayne Friedman

Jan 2, 2007 -- National Journal: Redistricting Reform: The Invisible Campaign
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Dec 29, 2006 -- Harris News Service: State Moves Toward More Access
By Sarah Kessinger and Chris Green

Dec 28, 2006 -- Harris News Service: State's Campaign Laws Lag Peers'
By Chris Green

Dec 28, 2006 -- The Oregonian: TV News Fails on Elections, Group Says
FCC - A coalition challenges Portland stations' licenses because each only devoted 1 percent of coverage to local campaigns
By Betsy Hammond

Dec 28, 2006 -- The Portland Mercury: Local TV News Fails
By Scott Moore

Dec 27, 2006 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Ford Praised by Campaign Legal Center for Pushing Politics on the Airwaves
By John Eggerton

Dec 26, 2006 -- Broadcasting & Cable: ARM Challenges TV-Station License Renewals in Portland
By John Eggerton

Dec 22, 2006 -- USA Today: Growth Trends Could Mean Power Shift in Congress After 2010 Census
By Kathy Kiely

Dec 21, 2006 -- Bloomberg: Campaign-Finance Law Goes Too Far in Limiting Ads, Court Says
By Cary O'Reilly and Jonathan D. Salant

Dec 21, 2006 -- Broadcasting & Cable: D.C. Circuit Weakens Campaign Ad Regs
By John Eggerton

Dec 18, 2006 -- Broadcasting & Cable: TV Stations Asleep at the Wheel
By Meredith McGehee

Dec 13, 2006 -- AP: Political Groups to Pay Campaign Fines
By Jim Kuhnhenn

Dec 13, 2006 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Campaign Legal Center Pushes Congress for Vouchers
By John Eggerton

Dec 12, 2006 -- The Baltimore Sun: A Fairer Way to Fund Campaign Commercials
By Meredith McGehee

Dec 11, 2006 -- Roll Call: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and Gets It Wrong
By Paul S. Ryan

Dec 11, 2006 -- The Recorder: Panel Says FPPC Can't Add Cap on Spending
By Cheryl Miller

Dec 8, 2006 -- The Hill: House GOP Leaders Broke No Rules in Foley Matter, Ethics Panel Report Sides with Fordham
By Alexander Bolton

Dec 4, 2006 -- Roll Call: FEC Advances Ideas for Improving Procedures
By Matthew Murray

Dec 3, 2006 -- The Columbus Dispatch: World Harvest Funded Lawmaker's Trip
Proposed Ethics Rule Would Squeeze Such Church-Paid Travel
By Tara McLaughlin

Dec 1, 2006 -- FEC to Pols: Blow Whistle on Yourself
By Jim Kuhnhenn

Nov 30, 2006 -- Roll Call: FEC Proposal to Allow Oral Arguments Advances
By Matthew Murray

Nov 29, 2006 -- The Las Vegas Sun: Which Fish Are Worth Frying?
Porter's alleged calls spark ethics debate
By Lisa Mascaro

Nov 25, 2006 -- Wall Street Journal: Democrats Split on Ethics Enforcement
By Jeanne Cummings

Nov 21, 2006 -- The Tampa Tribune: Jennings Files Suit Over Sarasota Vote
By Catherine Dolinski and Jerome R. Stockfisch

Nov 20, 2006 -- National Journal: Ethics: Promises, Promises
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Nov 20, 2006 -- Slate: How To Run for President
By Christopher Beam

Nov 20, 2006 -- The Arizona Republic: 'Journal' Article Quoting Shadegg Didn't Help Hayworth
By Billy House and Robbie Sherwood

Nov 18, 2006 -- Rocky Mountain News: Limits Prove Elusive
By Burt Hubbard

Nov 15, 2006 -- The Hill Op-Ed: How Congress Should Tackle Its Institutional Corruption
By Meredith McGehee

Nov 8, 2006 -- Wall Street Journal: All Slander All the Time
Politicians spend $1 billion to convince you that politicians are no good.
By John Ellis

Nov 7, 2006 -- The Hill: Business & Lobbying
By Cameron Joseph

Nov 2, 2006 -- Houston Chronicle: Injunction Issued On Voter-Fraud Law
ByPolly Ross Hughes

Nov 2, 2006 -- Scripps Howard: Gerrymandering Creates Bumpy Road to Congress for Democrats
By Josh Swartzlander

Nov 2, 2006 -- Wall Street Journal: Lawmakers Tap PAC Money to Pay Wide Array of Bills
By Brody Mullins

Nov 1, 2006 -- AP: Chafee Aide Sent Negative E-Mails From Senate Computer
By Michelle R. Smith

Oct 27, 2006 -- AP: Idaho's Sali Spends Thousands on Family Members for Campaign
By Jesse Harlan Alderman

Oct 27, 2006 -- Contra Costa Times: Race Marked by Fundraising Fights
By Lisa Vorderbrueggen

Oct 27, 2006 -- Natioanl Journal: The New Rainmakers
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Oct 25, 2006 -- Chicago Reader: Is Jerry Weller's Beach an Ethical Breach?
By Frank Smyth

Oct 19, 2006 -- Louisville Courier Journal: Yarmuth May Have Violated Law on Campaign Loans
By Kay Stewart

Oct 19, 2006 -- The Boston Globe: Clip Shows Big-Time Lobbyists Getting Cozy with Democrats
By Rick Klein

Oct 17, 2006 -- New York Times Op-Ed: Congress's Charity Cases
By Frances R. Hill

Oct 3, 2006 -- Roll Call Editorial: Adult Supervision

Sep 28, 2006 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Chairman Toner: What Were You Thinking?

By J. Gerald Hebert

Sep 27, 2006 -- The Hill Op-Ed: Leadership PACs Are The New Political Slush Funds In D.C.
By Meredith McGehee

Sep 25, 2006 -- AP: Greater Focus on Election Law Stirs Up Legal Frenzy
By David Hammer

Sep 25, 2006 -- Legal Times Op-Ed: A Little White Bribe

Sep 25, 2006 -- New York Times: Texas Democrats File Suit Against Voting Fraud Law
Ralph Blumenthal

Sep 21, 2006 -- New York Times: Only 25% in Poll Approve of the Congress
By Adam Nagourney and JaneT Elder

Sep 21, 2006 -- Roll Call: Four Senators Urge Expansion of Mandatory Electronic Filing
By Kate Ackley

Sep 20, 2006 -- Denver Post: Musgrave's Ad Slip Could Be Crucial
By Karen E. Crummy

Sep 20, 2006 -- Las Vegas Sun: The Money Game
By Lisa Mascaro

Sep 20, 2006 -- Roll Call: Chances Dimming for Senate Reform
By Tory Newmyer and John Stanton

Sep 14, 2006 -- The Chronicle of Philanthropy Op-Ed: The IRS Has Some Explaning to Do
By Frances R. Hill

Sep 6, 2006 -- Roll Call Editorial: Drop 527s -- For Now

Sep 6, 2006 -- Roll Call: Clock Ticks on Lobby Reforms
By Tory Newmyer

Aug 28, 2006 -- The Sacramento Bee Op-Ed: Plenty of Fretful Voters - Will Congress Act?
By Meredith McGehee

Aug 17, 2006 -- Roll Call: Redistricting Reform Advances in California; New 527 Group Forms
By David M. Drucker

Aug 16, 2006 -- AP: First of Barrage of TV Ads Airs in Ohio Governor's Race
By Julie Carr Smyth

Aug 14, 2006 -- House of Ill Repute
Two Beltway veterans lament today's partisan, bitter and sidelined legislature.
Reviewed by Robert G. Kaiser

Aug 14, 2006 -- Multichannel News Op-Ed: A Sense of Indecency
BY Meredith McGehee

Aug 7, 2006 -- Roll Call: FEC May Exempt Issue Ads
By John Bresnahan

Aug 2, 2006 -- Roll Call: Texas Maps Get Day in Court
By David M. Drucker

Jul 31, 2006 -- Bangor Daily News Op-Ed: New Ethics Enforcement Mechanism for Congress
By Meredith McGehee

Jul 28, 2006 -- Washington Post Editorial: Congressional Chutzpah
Lobbying reform that helps incumbents get more cash

Jul 27, 2006 -- Roll Call: Leaders Vow Earmark Rules
By Jennifer Yachnin and Tory Newmyer

Jul 25, 2006 -- Roll Call: A Big Factor in Corruption: Gerrymandering
By Rep. Rahm Emanuel

Jul 25, 2006 -- Roll Call: BCRA Threatens Bid by Crowley
By Steve Kornacki

Jul 18, 2006 -- Roll Call: Redistricting Reformers Renew Push
By Steve Kornacki

Jul 17, 2006 -- Roll Call: FEC Counsel Skeptical of Unity08 Request
By Kate Ackley

Jul 11, 2006 -- Washington Post: Lawmaker Criticized for PAC Fees Paid to Wife
By Jonathan Weisman and Jeffrey H. Birnbaum

Jun 23, 2006 -- National Journal: Charitable Chicanery
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Jun 23, 2006 -- Washington Post Op-Ed: McCain-Feingold: A Good Start
By Trevor Potter

Jun 22, 2006 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: Watch Proposed Earmark Reforms Very Carefully
By Meredith McGehee

Jun 22, 2006 -- San Jose Mercury News Op-Ed: Campaign-Finance Loophole Makes Corruption Possible
By Paul S. Ryan

Jun 20, 2006 -- The Hill Op-Ed: Disclosure Doesn't Stop Corruption
Sunlight may be the best disinfectant, but it won't cure what's afflicting Congress today.
By Meredith McGehee

Jun 9, 2006 -- Roll Call: GOP Leaders Anticipate Reaching Lobbying Reform Agreement by July 4
By Tory Newmyer

Jun 9, 2006 -- The Cleveland Plain Dealer: Oxley Accused of Blocking Bills for Contributor
By Stephen Koff

May 25, 2006 -- Roll Call: FEC Takes Up Key GOTV Case
By Kate Ackley

May 22, 2006 -- Roll Call Op-Ed: The House Ethics System Needs a Serious Overhaul
By Meredith McGehee

May 8, 2006 -- Roll Call Editorial: How to Improve the Presidential Campaign Fund
By Rep. Steny Hoyer

May 4, 2006 -- Roll Call Editorial: House's Handling of Lobbying Reform Hits a New Low
By Norman Ornstein

Apr 28, 2006 -- CQ Today: Advocacy Groups Give Democrats Cover to Vote Against House Lobbying Bill
By Isaiah J. Poole

Apr 26, 2006 -- Roll Call: Restaurant Group Asks FEC to Back PAC Tactic
By Kate Ackley and John Bresnahan

Apr 25, 2006 -- Roll Call: Raising the Bar for '08
By Paul Kane

Mar 31, 2006 -- New York Times Editorial: Lobby Reform Lite

Mar 30, 2006 -- Roll Call: Redistricting May Be on Calif. Ballot
By David M. Drucker

Mar 28, 2006 -- Washington Post: FEC Rules Exempt Blogs from Internet Political Limits
By Thomas B. Edsall

Mar 20, 2006 -- Roll Call: Business Group Backs Lobbying Reforms
By Kate Ackley

Mar 17, 2006 -- CQ Today: Lawmakers, Hosts Lobby Against Travel Ban
By Isaiah J. Poole

Mar 15, 2006 -- New York Times Editorial: The Internet Campaign Loophole

Mar 14, 2006 -- Roll Call: Hensarling Bill Would Do Too Little, and Too Much
By Leslie Harris and John Morris

Mar 2, 2006 -- New York Times: Justices Express Concern Over Aspects of Some Texas Redistricting
By Linda Greenhouse

Mar 2, 2006 -- The Detroit News: Ex-aides Again Claim Conyers Had Them Work on Campaigns
By Deb Price

Mar 2, 2006 -- Washington Post: High Court Reviews Texas Redistricting
Hearing Focuses on Constitutional Issues
By Charles Lane

Mar 1, 2006 -- Congress Daily: Battle Over Texas Congressional Lines Moves To High Court
by Mark Wegner

Feb 28, 2006 -- AP: Two Lawmakers Control Nonprofit Funded with Taxpayer Money

Feb 28, 2006 -- Houston Chronicle: Justices to Revisit Remap
By Patty Reinert

Feb 28, 2006 -- New York Times Editorial: Congress's Search for Courage

Feb 28, 2006 -- Roll Call: Two Cases, Two Approaches, One Principle
By Adam Lioz

Feb 28, 2006 -- Roll Call: Will the Supreme Court Preserve Voting Rights for Minorities?
By Donna Brazile

Feb 26, 2006 -- LA Times: Supreme Court to Vote on Election-Law Cases
At issue are campaign spending caps in Vermont and redrawn voter districts in Texas.
By David G. Savage

Feb 22, 2006 -- Forbes: Campaign Finance's Odd Coalition
By Matthew Swibel

Feb 21, 2006 -- Roll Call: Congress, Not the FEC, Has to Fix the 'Indian Loophole'
By Hans A. von Spakovsky, Special to Roll Call

Feb 11, 2006 -- Anchorage Daily News: Young's PAC Shades Links to Lobbyists
By Margaret Talev

Feb 11, 2006 -- Springfield State Journal-Register: Congressional Zeal Fades for Some Ethics Reform
By Toby Eckert

Feb 10, 2006 -- San Francisco Chronicle: Pombo Family Park Tour Cost Taxpayers $4,935 to Rent RV
Congressman Says It Was All Business
By Zachary Coile

Feb 9, 2006 -- Congress Daily: House Committee Is Slow To Revive Role As Investigator
By Susan Davis

Feb 9, 2006 -- Washington Post Editorial: How to Reform Lobbying

Feb 8, 2006 -- Harris News Service: Experts Say Disclosures Would Help Out Citizens
By Chris Green

Jan 19, 2006 -- NYT Op-Ed: If You Give a Congressman a Cookie
By Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann

Jan 14, 2006 -- Washington Post Op-Ed: Good Vs. Bad Travel
A Reform Plan For Preserving Legitimate Trips
By David Skaggs

Dec 17, 2005 -- Dallas Morning News: Texas Redistricting Figure's Nomination Angers Democrats
By Todd J. Gillman

Dec 17, 2005 -- Washington Post: Bush Picks Controversial Nominees for FEC
By Thomas B. Edsall and Dan Eggen

Dec 12, 2005 -- Roll Call: Conference Urges Fixes to Presidential Financing
By Suzanne Nelson

Dec 9, 2005 -- Congress Daily: FEC Proposes Alternatives to Address BCRA Court Rulings
By Alyson Klein

Dec 8, 2005 -- Roll Call: Are Members Above the Law? The Answer Is No
By Lawrence M. Noble and Donald J. Simon

Dec 7, 2005 -- Roll Call: Groups Target Renewals of TV Licenses
By Suzanne Nelson

A coalition of media and campaign watchdog groups are challenging the license renewals of all English-language television stations in Chicago and Milwaukee, alleging a "market-wide failure" to cover local and state politics prior to the 2004 elections.

Dec 7, 2005 -- Roll Call: Presidential Campaign Financing Is Broken, but We Can Fix It
By Norman Ornstein

Dec 7, 2005 -- The Hill: Modernizing the Presidential Public Financing System
By Scott E. Thomas and Michael E. Toner

Dec 6, 2005 -- Coalition Sends letter to Hill Opposing H.R. 1606

Dec 5, 2005 -- Ascribe Newswire: Kick the Foxes From the Henhouse: Reform Redistricting Now
By Steven Carbo

Dec 4, 2005 -- Philadelphia Inquirer: Gonzales Defends Justice Dept from Charges of Gerrymandering
By Todd J. Gillman and Michelle Mittelstadt

Nov 14, 2005 -- Washington Post Editorial: No Recess
Pg. A20

Nov 14, 2005 -- Washington Post Editorial: Redistricting Defeats
Pg. A20

Nov 13, 2005 -- Washington Post: You Can't Have a Great Election Without Any Races
Pg. B03
By Juliet Elperin

Nov 11, 2005 -- New York Times: For Election Reform, a Heartening Defeat
By Sam Hirsch and Thomas E. Mann

Nov 2, 2005 -- Congress Daily: Groups Urge Independent Commissions For 2010 Remap
By Mark Wegner

Nov 2, 2005 -- Roll Call: Groups Call for National Redistricting Reform
By Matt Reynolds

Oct 31, 2005 -- Trevor Potter in Roll Call: Say No to Online Soft-Money Loophole
By Trevor Potter

Almost everyone agrees that the Internet has been a tremendous force for good in American politics. So why would an unholy alliance of the government and campaign-finance reformers be trying to stamp out online political activity beneath their jackbooted heels, as many claim is now occurring?

Oct 23, 2005 -- New York Times: Who Should Redistrict?
By Dean E. Murphey

Oct 21, 2005 -- New York Times Editorial: Hiding Behind Katrina

Oct 19, 2005 -- Roll Call: Senate Abandons Provision on Leadership PAC
By Suzanne Nelson

Oct 19, 2005 -- Shays and Meehan Urge Members to Oppose Effort to Kill Presidential Public Financing System

Oct 19, 2005 -- The Hill: The Public Interest Demands A Dose of Reality on TV
By Gloria Tristani and Meredith McGehee

The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina has taught us a number of painful lessons — including, unexpectedly, the vital role television sometimes plays in our lives. Read this article about public interest obligations by the Legal Center's Meredith McGehee, Director of the Legal Center's Media Policy Program.

Oct 2, 2005 -- CLC Academic Director Kirk Jowers: Campaign Reform Is Under Attack

In the October 2, 2005 issue of the Salt Lake Tribune, Jowers argues that BCRA was a bipartisan success that strengthened the nation's democratic system, and must be protected from ongoing attacks. From the op-ed: "In these days of sharp political polarization, acts of true bipartisanship are like flowers in the desert - few and far between, and in constant danger from the harsh climate that surrounds them."

Sep 29, 2005 -- New York Times Editorial: 9 Justices, 2 Laws and a Playmate

Sep 22, 2005 -- New York Times Editorial: Gaming the Price of Leadership

Sep 20, 2005 -- National Journal: Coalitions Take Competing Stances Over 'Multicasting' Rules
By Drew Clark

Sep 15, 2005 -- Washington Post: Campaign Funds Mischief

Sep 14, 2005 -- McCain, Feingold, Shays and Meehan Send Letter to the President

Sep 1, 2005 -- Wahington Post: Chipping Away at Campaign Reform
By David S. Broder

Aug 24, 2005 -- New York Times Editorial: Channeling Money Westward

Aug 19, 2005 -- LA Times: Panel Levels Field for Ballot Fight
By Nancy Vogel and Michael Finnegan

Aug 19, 2005 -- Trevor Potter in AP: Panel Told Contribution Limits Likely Constitutional
By Susan Haigh

Aug 4, 2005 -- Washington Post: FEC: Follow the Law

Jul 25, 2005 -- National Journal: Back to the Drawing Board
By Eliza Newlin Carney

Jul 19, 2005 -- Legal Center Urges Senate to Strip Leadership PAC Rider from Appropriations Bill

Jul 11, 2005 -- Congressional Quarterly: Self-Policing Lawmakers Resist Calls for Change
By Greg McDonald

Jun 24, 2005 -- National Journal: Politics - Boundary Wars
By Richard E. Cohen

Jun 24, 2005 -- Washington Post: Return of the $1 Million Donor

Jun 9, 2005 -- Trevor Potter in Roll Call: In Campaign Law, 'Less' Is Not Always More
By Trevor Potter

In the June 9, 2005 issue of Roll Call, Legal Center president and general counsel Trevor Potter responded to an earlier column by election lawyer Marc Elias complaining that campaign finance laws, "have become entirely too complex for political operatives to grasp.

May 30, 2005 -- National Journal: A Different Tack for Campaign Finance Reform
By Eliza Newlin Carney

May 28, 2005 -- The Oregonian: Blumenauer Aides on Other Payrolls
By Jeff Kosseff and Janie Har

May 27, 2005 -- Washington Post: Treasurer of DeLay Group Broke Texas Election Law
By Sylvia Moreno and R. Jeffrey Smith

May 26, 2005 -- NPR: Campaign Finance Rules for Political Bloggers?
By Peter Overby

May 23, 2005 -- Broadcasting & Cable: Legal Center Lambastes DTV Public Interest
ByJohn Eggerton

May 10, 2005 -- New York Times Editorial: Hard Politics and Soft Money

The biggest loophole in the laws regulating big-money campaign donations is the runaway spending by unregulated shadow-party advocacy groups.

May 9, 2005 -- Washington Post Editorial: Sensible Lobbying Reform

THE UPSIDE of scandal in Washington is that it can provide impetus for change that the system would otherwise resist. That happened a decade ago when lawmakers, reeling over the House banking scandal and further shamed into action by news reports about their lavish junkets, overhauled congressional gift and lobbying laws. The political stage is now set for revisions that would improve on those laws: closing loopholes deliberately left open at the time; requiring more detailed and more useful disclosure; and curbing some of the worst excesses of the current system.

May 4, 2005 -- Roll Call: Broadcasters Oppose TV Ad Measure in 527 Bill

An amendment to the Senate's version of the 527 Reform Act of 2005 has drawn the ire of television stations. And with the Senate in recess this week, they are mobilizing their grass-roots supporters around the country to carry their message to Senators on their home turf.

May 2, 2005 -- Washington Post: On Bloggers and Money
Some Seek Disclosure Rules for Web Sites Paid by Candidates
By Brian Faler

You could almost hear the blogosphere sigh with relief earlier this spring when federal election officials indicated that they did not plan to crack down on bloggers who write about politics.

Apr 27, 2005 -- Washington Post Editorial: Fixing Campaign Finance

THE SENATE Rules Committee plans to mark up campaign financ