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House Publishes Its Rules, Jefferson’s Manual, & More Online as Structured Data

Today the Government Publishing Office published the House Manual — which contains Rules of the House of Representatives, Jefferson’s Manual, and other important legislative documents — online…

New Report: Opening up the One Agency that Rules Them All

The most powerful federal agency is one no one outside of Washington has heard of. It controls how agencies request money from Congress and spend it, oversees virtually all major rulemakings, controls multi-agency processes, sets…

Capitol Hill Chat: Public Access to CRS Report

All are invited to a panel discussion on 10/22.

Yesterday, the Congressional Transparency Caucus announced it will host a panel discussion on public access to Congressional Research Service…

Top 5 Federal OpenGov Efforts

There actually is good news from Washington

It’s Time to Publish CRS Reports

Public Access empowers to public to understand issues before congress

Electronic Toolbox for Congress

Free tools everyone should use to keep track of Congress

A Checklist for Drafters of Transparency Legislation

Drafting legislation may be more art than…

How Agencies Can Improve Proactive Disclosure

Concrete guidance for federal agencies as they…