Government Information

http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/653532.pdf

The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 defines political intelligence.  This report reviews the legal and ethical issues that might apply to the sale of political intelligence, the effect such sales might have on financial markets, and the potential effects of imposing disclosure requirements on such activities.  From the Government Accountability Office

http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/653471.pdf

Latest regular report on lobbyist compliance with federal disclosure rules.  Finds that about 6% of reports omitted one or more reportable political contributions that were documented in the Federal Election Commission database.  From the Government Accountability Office

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34377.pdf

Explains the role of certain Congressional officers in implementing lobbying registration and disclosure requirements mandated by the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.  Also summarizes the guidance documents they have issued. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Countrywide-112th-Report-7.3.12-1207-PM.pdf

Reveals how a failed bank offered favored deals to Washington mortgage officials in exchange for influence on Capital Hill.  From the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/589804.pdf

Latest annual report on compliance by lobbyists with disclosure requirements and quality of enforcement of lobbyist disclosure legislation.  From the Government Accountability Office

http://explore.data.gov/ethics/

Provides access to records on campaign finance, lobbying, visitors to White House, and government travel reports.  From the White House

http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN04633

Describes legislation advancing through Parliament that would create a register of lobbying activity and tighten regulations of lobbyists in Great Britain.  From the House of Commons Library

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11452.pdf

The 4^th annual report on lobbyist compliance with disclosure requirements.  Also covers any challenges that lobbyists report to compliance and the effectiveness of enforcement of the requirements.  From the Government Accountability Office