One thing that always seems to get people’s attention when showing them the wonders of Congressional Universe is the Financial Disclosures section. I showed a bunch of undergrads how to look up the financial statements of elected officials and they seemed mighty impressed!
Totally unrelated to gov docs, but still fun, via Mefi, you can get some H.P. Lovecraft themed carols, free MP3s of “The Carol of the Old Ones” and “Great Old Ones are Coming to Town” are available.
I don’t usually collect X-Mas songs, but this looks pretty good!
This is amazing - thanks! I’ve used this database for a couple of years, and never knew the financial disclosures were there. I looked up Clinton (D, NY) and got a three page list of her spouses speaking engagements. He gets $150,000 for a speech. Isn’t there something wrong with the world when a guy gets paid (for one speech) about as much as the average US family earns in a year? (and I am a big admirer of Hillary and her spouse)
That search option is hidden away a little bit!
The speaking engagement fee might seem a little high, but I bet it is around what other ex-presidents get. You have to wonder what the event organizers will charge for a chance to hear an ex-president speaking, too. People will pay for anything!