<p>Politicians haven't missed a self-praising beat when it comes to the new corporate disclosure rules they passed post-Enron. We're about to find out if they care as deeply about union corruption and transparency.</p>
<p>Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao has proposed requiring unions with receipts of more than $200,000 a year to fill out expanded financial disclosure forms. This far from radical request would finally let the rank-and-file see how their mandatory dues are spent. But pro-labor House Members on both sides of the aisle are maneuvering to add a rider to a Labor spending bill today that would prohibit Ms. Chao from instituting this breath of fresh air.</p>