Obama Mulls Ordering Federal Contractors to Disclose Campaign Contributions

The White House is considering an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose their campaign contributions, according to an AP report.

Contractors are a powerful force in many corners of the environment and energy beat, and their trade associations are often players in the regulatory and legislative dealmaking that can shape US policy.

• "White House May Require Contractors To Disclose Contributions," Associated Press, April 21, 2011.