Fair Elections/Campaign Finance Don’t let corporations ruin democracy This letter in Iowa calls on Fair Elections at the federal level and in Iowa. Congress GOP freshman class draws K Street talent In today’s edition of, “new boss is same as the old boss,” at least nine new members have hired lobbyists as their chiefs of staff. Christine O’Donnell to form PAC Former Delaware Senate candidae Christine O’Donnell is forming a PAC to boost conservative candidates across the country. She really put a spell on the Tea Party huh? Foreign governments looking for support on K Street Lobbyists are expecting a flood of new foreign government clients in the coming year. FEC Fails again, Allows Senator Vitter and his donors to blatantly violate campaign finance law The FEC once again dismissed a complaint against a member of Congress, this time Louisiana Sen. David Vitter and his connection to a California dry-cleaning company. Business groups are generally pleased with tax proposal No surprise here – business groups support the Obama/Republican tax deal.   In the States Loose money in Albany This NYT editorial goes after “member item” money in Albany, saying the system needs to be reformed to make sure the items are fiscally sound and aren’t just favors for friends.