Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Legislation

> Earmark Transparency Act (ETA) introduced in the House and Senate. Sunlight Foundation bit.ly/ar8bry
> Earmark Transparency Act will finally bring transparency to earmarks in Congress. Sunlight Foundation Reporting Group bit.ly/9uYMuW
Bills Earmark Transparency Act


> Link between fundraising and financial reform? Political Party Time bit.ly/bjMTFK
> Big banks hire D.C. heavyweights to represent them in the fight over Wall Street reform. POLITICO.com bit.ly/9VGFfB
> Wall Street fight tests oil's clout after BP spill. The Hill's E2-Wire bit.ly/ay2Bhr
> Senate today approved a modified amendment to Audit the Fed. U.S. PIRG bit.ly/a5imG9
> Merkley-Levin Amendment to the Wall Street reform bill would stop gov-backed banks from engaging in risky trading and making bets against their own clients. Public Citizen bit.ly/dD4X9H
> Democrats Pitch Conflict-Of-Interest Ban against bank securities trading. CongressDaily bit.ly/a3jQrL
Bills S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. as introduced.


> Reaffirming 'In God We Trust' bill introduced. OpenCongress bit.ly/bg2gv4
Bills H.Con.Res.274 Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States of America-- Official: Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions. as introduced.


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