Missouri is considering a proposal that would require political calls to include a disclaimer stating who paid for the call, according to this report. Here’s the bill, SB 65.
Day: March 30, 2009
Lobbyist Rules Opposed
CREW, ACLU, and ALL announced a press conference to be held tomorrow to announce that they’re sending a letter to the White House regarding the Obama administration’s restrictions on lobbyist contact with executive branch officials. The American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Competitive Politics also wrote letters, according to Under the Influence.
General Motors Political Action Committee (PAC)
General Motors Corp. Political Action Committee has about $350,000 cash on hand. Here’s a look at the PAC’s giving during the 2008 cycle. Can a company receiving “adequate working capital” from the government maintain a corporate PAC, when a corporate PAC may, by law, fund certain PAC expenses using general treasury funds? For background, The […]