Android App Congress from SunlightFoundationcom

'Congress' is a free pocket directory that allows you to quickly get detailed information on your members of Congress, and what they're up to.

Follow the latest bills and laws, see recent votes, and read about your legislators in the news.

Source:
http://sunlightfoundation.com/android/congress/

3 Out of Every 4 Oil Gas Lobbyists Worked for Federal Gov

Key lobbying hires include 18 former members of Congress and dozens of former presidential appointees.

For other senior management positions, the industry employs two former directors of the Minerals Management Service, the since-renamed agency that regulates the industry, and several top officials from the Bush White House.

Source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/21/AR2010072106468.html

Chart depicts the Rise and Decline of McCain Maverickness

Ben Lauderdale, a Ph.D. student in Princetons Department of Politics, uses a statistical analysis to plot the relative mavericky-ness of various members of Congress.

So just how mavericky is Sen. John McCain? Not nearly as mavericky as he once was. He peaked in 2001-02 and now falls below the average member of Congress.

Source:
http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0506/chart-depicts-rise-decline-mccains-maverickiness/