In case you had any lingering doubts, the reality on the ground is this: people have little faith in government.  The level of distrust has risen to an all time high; so high, in fact, that work-arounds to government's opaqueness are popping up all over the place.  And today, popped congresspedia.

Everything you ever wanted to know about your member of congress: their contributors, lobbyist reports, personal financial disclosures, travel records, government contracts, and more.

The congresspedia brings it all together and better yet, relies on your inner muckraker to fill in the blanks - in true wiki fashion.

Have at it!