Wednesday, April 25, 2007

"Mystery of Hold Wrapped in Enigma"

Mystery of Hold Wrapped in Enigma - washingtonpost.com:

"Who placed an anonymous hold on legislation that would require senators to file their campaign finance forms electronically?

"The bill was poised for passage last week when Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) rose on the Senate floor and announced, 'Mr. President, on behalf of a Republican senator, I object.'....

"Over the past week, the Sunlight Foundation continued to update its list, crossing off names as its members obtained denials. Yesterday morning, they were down to two -- Republican Sens. Jon Kyl (Ariz.) and Judd Gregg (N.H.)."

Comment: I hope the voters in Arizona or New Hampshire (whichever is appropriate) take notice. JAD

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