Monthly Archives: May 2010

Lobbyists and DC’s money game (bundling)

Posted on May 31, 2010

The Post examines lobbyist-bundled contributions this morning. For the first time, the records provide a clear public view into one of the most influential subcultures in Washington: lobbyists who moonlight by bundling campaign contributions for candidates and their political parties. … Continue reading →

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Hedge fund lobbyists and carried interest

Posted on May 30, 2010

The Times notes hedge fund lobbyists’ position on carried interest and financial regulatory reform in this article.

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Special prosecutor or FBI investigation for Sestak deal?

Posted on May 30, 2010

The White House memo on the Sestak deal failed to stop the swirling flow of legal allegations that violations of the law were involved.  The Times discusses the matter here today. Federal law makes it a crime for anyone “who … Continue reading →

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Delay spells doom for DISCLOSE?

Posted on May 30, 2010

The Hill reports on the delay in bringing the DISCLOSE Act to a vote in the House.

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The DISCLOSE Act and Lindsay Lohan?

Posted on May 29, 2010

Yes, in a new Roll Call article this morning. “The DISCLOSE Act is designed to shed sunlight and increase transparency on those entities spending money on our elections. This is an objective that the vast majority of Americans and this … Continue reading →

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