his database in large part seeks to detail how the recipients of federal earmarks interact with the federal government through lobbying efforts and campaign contributions.

In a few years, the 72 hour rule has gone from a perennial complaint to a serious leadership issue — the sort of attention the issue deserves.

Over the last year, Speaker Pelosi has repeatedly committed to posting major legislation online before floor co

The principles call upon Congress to:
Impose a limit on earmarks directed to campaign contributorsban congressional staff from participating in fundraisingBuild an earmarks database (structured along the lines of the database called for in the Earmark Tra