The Times reports on the recent release of the identity of donors to the William J. Clinton Foundation. The Foundation’s website seems overwhelmed right now, but the Times notes: The list released on Thursday does not detail the precise amounts of the donations, nor the dates they were given, instead breaking down contributors by general […]
Day: December 18, 2008
Vitale Indicted
Richard Vitale was indicted in Massachusetts today. According to reports, he is a “close friend” of House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi. Richard Vitale is accused of secretly pushing legislation on behalf of the ticket brokers, which included directly lobbying DiMasi and House Speaker Pro Tempore Thomas Petrolati on several occasions. … Vitale, 63, and his company […]
FEC Passes HLOGA Language
The Federal Election Commission approved language of a rule addressing lobbyist-bundled contributions by a 6-0 vote today. Contrary to reports, the rule language will not become law until thirty days after the Commission approves its explanation and justification for the rule (expected in mid-January) and transmits the final rule and explanation to Congress.