Open Congress : News Articles for S.1 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

What to expect when you're expecting an increased Democratic majority in the Senate

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

S.1 -- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. "To create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand

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Lawmakers Who Commit Any Felony Should Not Draw a Pension

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

No, this post is not really about last week’s indictment of Senator Ted Stevens; he is innocent until proven guilty. Rather, it’s about the grim reminder to taxpayers that the 110th Congress’s ethics legislation (S.1) is not up to the job of protecti

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Democratic National Committee: McCain Myth Buster Day 1: John ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

[Washington Post, 2/11/07; Los Angeles Times, 3/8/06; The Hill, 1/18/07; S.Amdt.20 to S.1, Vote #17, 1/18/07, agreed to 55-43; R: 48-0, D: 7-43, ...

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Radio Revolutionaries

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

In January, Dr. Dobson was among Christian talk-show hosts who weighed in heavily in opposition to S.1, the first bill attempted by the newly Democratic ...

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Congress’s “Earmark Reforms” Are Hoax and Mirrors; CAGW Irate Over ...

2007-09-28T00:00:00Z

... transparency and accountability provisions of S. 1, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, which was signed into law two weeks ago. ...

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The Week In Congress (September 10-September 14, 2007)

2007-09-14T00:00:00Z

Also, President Bush was expected to sign the Senate ethics and transparency bill, S.1, on Friday. More details can be found below and the links go to the ...

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Fearing Pocket Veto, Democrats Hold Back Lobbying Overhaul Bill

2007-08-10T00:00:00Z

White House spokesman Tony Snow criticized the conference agreement on the measure (S 1) on Aug. 2, the day the Senate cleared it for the president, ...

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As I See It: 'Landmark' ethics legislation isn't reform, but a ...

2007-08-10T00:00:00Z

By EMANUEL CLEAVER On July 31, Congress passed S.1, the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act. The speaker of the House, determined to show the nation that ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

2007-08-09T00:00:00Z

The earmark provisions in S.1 require disclosure of earmarks included in committee reports accompanying a bill, and in joint resolutions, ...

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US Senate Passes Comprehensive Lobbying and Ethics Reform Bill

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Mr. President, I rise today to urge the Senate to invoke cloture on this bill, S. 1, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. In the last election, ...

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities Benefit from ...

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z

Senate Democrats delivered on yet another promise made to the American people by achieving final passage of S. 1, the Honest Leadership and Open Government ...

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DNC: Immigration Flip Is Typical McCain Double Talk

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z

[The Hill, 1/18/07; S.Amdt.20 to S.1, Vote #17, 1/18/07, agreed to 55-43; R: 48-0, D: 7-43, McCain voted "Yea"] McCain Called for Further Gun Control After ...

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Senate Clears Major Lobbying and Ethics Overhaul

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

Final action came when the Senate voted 83-14 to concur in amendments to the bill ( S 1 ) adopted by the House before it passed the bill July 31 by a vote ...

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With Eyes on Maintaining Majority, Democrats Put Freshmen in Spotlight

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

... of a House-passed ethics bill that has been incorporated into the broader lobbying package ( S 1 ) that lawmakers hope to clear before week’s end. ...

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Jim Moran’s News Commentary

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

Congress passed the “Honest Leadership, Open Government Act” (S. 1) this week, which will bring about major changes in the way business is done in ...

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American League of Lobbyists Comments on the House & Senate ...

2007-07-31T00:00:00Z

S. 1 would require the electronic filing of lobbying reports, which ALL has supported for some time. ALL supports this provision and urges Congress to adopt ...

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The Great American Earmark Scramble

2007-03-12T00:00:00Z

In addition, pursuant to Section 103 of S.1, I believe that the Committee should immediately require all members who request earmarks to certify in writing ...

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Democrat House Leadership Assault to Begin on Grassroots Activists

2007-03-08T00:00:00Z

Louis P. Sheldon has an important video message for you on what's happening with grassroots lobby reform legislation (S.1). This could affect you! ...

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Can NNPC Exploit Oil Without Exploration Rights

2007-03-06T00:00:00Z

S.44 (3) of the Nigerian Constitution and S. 1 of the Petroleum Act both address who owns oil in Nigeria, they however ascribe ownership to different bodies ...

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