March 31, 2009
Article 3 of March 20, 2009 memo aims to ensure transparency of registered lobbyist communications but overly-broadCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (“CREW”), the American Civil Liberties
Union (“ACLU”) and the American League of Lobbyists (“ALL”) respectfully request that
President Barack Obama rescind Section 3 of the March 20, 2009, memorandum issued to the
heads of executive departments and agencies with the subject line, “Ensuring Responsible
Spending of Recovery Act Funds.”