The Times Argus surveys the Vermont campaign finance landscape. Legislators may – again – pass a bill this year limiting donations from individuals, political action committees and parties. But there will be factors that will complicate that decision. For one … Continue reading
Daily Archives: January 4, 2010
In Israel, the Knesset Ethics Committee reportedly ordered Defense Minister Ehud Barak to reimburse the state for a ticket upgrade to first class. The story is here. The Ethics Committee ruled that the law does not allow Knesset members to … Continue reading
In this editorial, The Times calls for President Obama to act on his campaign pledge to fix the “broken system” of financing campaigns. He needs to set a strong example for Congress and the status quo laziness of Washington and … Continue reading