Monthly Archives: April 2009
Alaska Fund Trust Launched
The Alaska Fund Trust recently launched to “to defend the integrity of the Alaska Governor’s Office from an onslaught of political attacks launched against current Governor Sarah Palin, the First Family, and state-employed colleagues,” and its website contains interesting legal information … Continue reading
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House Ethics Gets a Staff Director and Chief Counsel
The House Ethics Committee named R. Blake Chisam as Staff Director and Chief Counsel, according to this press release. He previously served as counsel and senior policy advisor to Rep. Zoe Lofgren.
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Lawyers Guide to Candidates Switching Parties
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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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.
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