Citizens United/Fair Elections Former lawmakers urge campaign finance reform, by Mike Lillis  The unfathomable Supreme Court penchant for talking politics, by Dahlia Lithwick  Congress Top 10 lobbying fights over financial reform overhaul legislation, by Silla BrushLobbyists are “scurrying” to make changes to Sen. Chris Dodd's (D-Conn.) new financial overhaul bill. The Chamber will drop $3 million more (to a total of $6 million) to stop it. The article describes the big issues people will be focused on. Delusion on the Hill? The earmark puzzle, by Larry Lessig Lessig talks about the Ethics Committee earmark report and also says Congress should move forward with Fair Elections. Senate rejects freeze on earmarks, by Andrew Taylor  On a vote of 68 to 29, the Senate rejected a moratorium on earmarks. U.S. Chamber of Commerce sets sights on Democrats ahead of midterm elections.  “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, already one of Washington's largest lobbying groups, is gearing up to play a major role in this year's midterm elections on a scale that rivals the nation's two main political parties.” It will focus on 10 Senate races and 40 House races. Other IRS forms reveal more K St. Pay data, by Matthew Murray A new federal tax requirement is exposing more details on salary information for trade association lobbyists and senior employees.