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CREW Releases Report Revealing Representatives Abuse Position to Benefit Family Members

After extensive research, we have found a shocking 248 House members who used their positions to financially benefit themselves or family members. Read More ›

March 22, 2012 | Congress, Corruption, Democrats, Earmarks, Ethics, Congressional Ethics, House, Lobbying, Republicans, Press Releases

Ethics.gov - A Step Towards More Transparency in Government

In advance of Sunshine Week, the White House has unveiled a new website allowing you to search for lobbying and ethics records. Read More ›

March 8, 2012 | Federal Agencies, Federal Election Commission (FEC), Lobbying, Transparency, Open Government

Pork Parade: Former Members Eat from Both Sides of the Trough

CREW’s research found 5 former lawmakers, all of whom left office within the past five years, collecting lobbying fees for institutions they earmarked to while serving in Congress. Read More ›

January 26, 2012 | Congress, Earmarks, Pork, Lobbying, Pork Parade, States, Massachusetts, House Members, William Delahunt, Senate Members, Trent Lott

Gingrich Lies About His Past Lobbying Again

Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) renewed its call for a federal investigation into former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) for violations of the Lobbying Disclosure Act. When pressed on the issue by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in last night’s GOP presidential debate, Mr. Gingrich again falsely claimed he had never engaged in lobbying. This argument has been thoroughly debunked by CREW. Read More ›

January 24, 2012 | Requests for Investigation, Lobbying, Press Releases, Newt Gingrich , Political Candidates