Fair Elections/Campaign Finance Citizens need to change the game, not just play it This opinion piece from Adam Friedman with MassVote calls on Congress to pass Fair Elections.

• “Libraries have been written on the curse of money in American politics, and how the pressure to build up monstrous campaign war chests is at the root of why our officials seem incapable of grappling with our nation’s greatest crises. ”

Congress Ethics office recommends against further inquiry into Pomeroy The Office of Congressional Ethics has ended its investigation into Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) and his financial reform vote. Frank Lucas no longer subject of inquiry by congressional ethics officeRep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) is out of hot water too. Chris Dodd: No Lobbying for me! Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) says he won’t become a lobbyist when he leaves. “That's excellent on Senator Dodd's part," said Craig Holman. House ethics panel examines travel stipend spending “The House ethics committee is questioning six lawmakers’ use of overseas travel funds, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website Monday night, citing people familiar with the matter.”