The Senate may be moving closer to requiring the electronic filing of campaign finance reports for incumbent Senators and those seeking election to the Senate, according to this report. A prior version of the bill is here.
Day: February 11, 2009
PMA Group: “Widening” Inquiry
The Times has an update on the controversy surrounding PMA Group, a Washington, DC lobbying firm. In the first half of 2007, the PMA Group and its clients contributed more than $500,000 to three congressmen, Mr. Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat who is chairman of the House defense appropriations subcommittee, and his close allies on the […]
Rep. Rangel
When greeting Rep. Rangel this morning, “Mr. Chairman” is fine, according to this Times report on the outcome of yesterday’s vote to strip him of his Ways and Means Committee top post. The resolution to remove Mr. Rangel as chairman said he “has dishonored himself and brought discredit to the House.” With no public debate, […]