Citizens United/Fair ElectionsCampaign for Fair Elections applauds new “accountability and transparency” packagePublic Campaign and Common Cause’s statement on the new freshman reform package.CongressK Street warms up to would-be speaker If Republicans take control in November, lobbyists are cozying up to Rep. John Boehner  (R-Ohio) to make sure they have strong ties under a Speaker Boehner. His fundraising has increased dramatically.Senators appointed to hammer out differences with House on financial overhaulThe Senate conferees have been appointed. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has submitted his suggestions for House Democrats to the Speaker.

• See our blog post on Senate conferees

Derivatives-spinoff proposal “foes too far”Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass) does not like Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s (D-Ark.) derivatives proposal and will try to gut it in conference.Poll finds Americans pessimistic, dissatisfied with WashingtonAnother day, another poll showing Americans think Washington is broken. Interesting point:

• “Fifty-nine percent say Wall Street has undue influence in Washington.”