Item: Sali aims to increase transparency with submission of two new bills: Congressman is still looking for co-sponsors to helpback his legislation/Shawna Gamache, Idaho Statesman.

Kevin Richert's: I think Sali is right on this — and that's not something I say too often. It's frustrating to try to track what Congress is doing and explain to readers (and prospective voters) where their elected officials stand, based on how they vote. And if a part-time state legislature can find the time to pass stand-alone, single-topic bills, then certainly a full-time Congress can get it done. Subjects are bundled into kitchen-sink bills in the name of horse-trading — and in the interest of hiding the ball. It doesn't make the process more efficient. Full post here.

Question: Do you pay much attention to the votes and actions of your congressional delegation?

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