The Sunlight Foundation organized a letter urging Members of Congress to co-sponsor the Earmark Transparency Act (S. 3335/ H.R. 5258). The bill would require Congress to create an online, searchable database for all earmark requests. Over 20 organizations, including OpenTheGovernment.org and several other coalition partners signed on in support.
The Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrects.org) tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.