What are some legal issues facing candidates who switch parties? CQMoneyline has a story on a recent joint fundraising effort and another on the Senator’s offer to return some contributions. Sen. Specter has taken an interest in campaign finance issues and this article discuses some of his views. He also sought to amend the First […]
Day: April 29, 2009
Lobbyist Contribution Ban
The Post reports that for one day some party committees will not be accpeting contributions from lobbyists. The dispute illuminates the rapidly shifting terrain surrounding ethics and campaign finance issues during the early months of the Obama administration, which has taken dramatic steps to limit the influence of lobbyists and corporate interests at the White […]
Ethics and the First 100 Days: Please Check Back Soon
Today is President Obama’s 100th day in office. On the White House’s Ethics website, the White House asks readers to, “Please check back soon.” Some groups are praising the Obama administration’s efforts to strengthen ethics and transparency laws.