Monthly Archives: February 2010
Long Beach lobbyist law in the news
Here’s a story on new proposed lobbyist rules in Long Beach, California, and their potential application to a union official. “Key within the definition of lobbyist is the word `influence,”‘ said Carl Kemp, a shipping industry lobbyist who says that … Continue reading
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“The accelerating decline” of America and campaign finance
The Post’s David Ignatius mentions campaign finance reform in this editorial this morning. I hear people worrying more and more that our political system is broken. Sen. Evan Bayh said it when he announced that he wouldn’t run for reelection. … Continue reading
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Rangel should lose his gavel, says Times
This Times editorial discusses the House Ethics Committee’s report on Rep. Rangel’s Caribbean trips.
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Rangel lawyers react
Politico reports that Rep. Rangel’s lawyers have responded to the House Ethics Committee’s release of a report involving Caribbean trips. The Standards Committee report holds “Congressman Rangel accountable under the rules for errors by his staff, even though it acknowledges … Continue reading
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Brad Smith on corporate political spending
Brad Smith discusses Citizens United and corporate political spending in this WSJ editorial.
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