Citizens United/Fair ElectionsPoliticians in Congress should serve you, not rich contributorsFrom the Christian Science Monitor: These former senators talk about Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio), and Fair Elections.Himes tackles “accountability and transparency” in government It seems that 20-30 House members, including many House freshman and sophomores, are putting a reform package together, but it is uncertain whether it will include Fair Elections.

• “This isn't the whole ball game," Rep. Jim Himes said. "Frankly, if we could get the Fair Elections Now Act through, that would be a huge step in the right direction. But if it can't happen in big, big steps, it should happen in a series of small steps. So we're going to try to create some pressure to change business as usual."

Government accountability In Rep. Tom Perriello’s (D-Va.) latest column, he says Fair Elections will be in the reform package.A lot to do in a few days

• “Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) proposed legislative fix to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Citizens United is listed as ‘possible’ on the House whip’s schedule. It remains unclear if Van Hollen has the votes yet. The measure has 108 co-sponsors, including two Republicans, but some business-friendly Democrats could lose support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Rifle Association if they back the bill.”

CongressGOP taps critics to meld bank billsThe Senate will name its conferees for financial reform today—with all 5 GOP picks expected to be those that voted against the reform bill.Congress begins picking financial bill confereesHere are a few more predictions on who conferees will be.