Article 3 of March 20, 2009 memo aims to ensure transparency of registered lobbyist communications but overly-broad
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (“CREW”), the American Civil LibertiesUnion (“ACLU”) and the American League of Lobbyists (“ALL”) respectfully request thatPresident Barack Obama rescind Section 3 of the March 20, 2009, memorandum issued to theheads of executive departments and agencies with the subject line, “Ensuring ResponsibleSpending of Recovery Act Funds.”