In this excerpt from Sheila Bair's book, she lays out three reforms to make the regulatory system work better.

A new report finds that the number of registered lobbyists in the nation's capitol has dropped in the past few years. But that doesn't necessarily mean there's less lobbying going on.

Los Angeles Times journalist Matea Gold talks to Michael Winship about her efforts to investigate Washington's money trail.

Michael Winship speaks with the former senator about what needs to happen before America is ready for another round of campaign finance reform.

Michael Winship talks with the economist about lessons on government transparency that America learned, then forgot, in the years since Watergate.

Sunlight Foundation Executive Director Ellen Miller updates us on what's on the horizon in terms of government transparency and open data.

Thanks to our open records laws, you can find a treasure trove of information from government agencies on the Web.

Two controversial Obama appointees go before the Senate Banking Committee today.

Michael Winship connects the dots between our new Treasury secretary and a famed Cayman Islands investment sanctuary.

The president's nonprofit announces a change in policy after receiving criticism from editorial boards and campaign finance reformers.