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Daily Archives: August 30, 2010

No further inquiry into Pomeroy, says Roll Call

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Eric Brown

And the story is here. Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) confirmed Monday that the Office of Congressional Ethics has closed its inquiry into fundraisers held around the 2009 financial reform vote, and it recommended the House ethics committee not pursue the … Continue reading →

Posted in House

Panel to mull updating state campaign laws in California

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Eric Brown

The California Fair Political Practices Commission established a panel to propose changes to state campaign finance law.  The press release is here and it lists the members of the panel.

Posted in California

Union-Leader on lobbyists

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Eric Brown

In this editorial the paper discusses conflict between two candidates trading charges regarding lobbying. Hillary Clinton was right when, in the 2008 primary, she defended lobbying as a sometimes necessary and perfectly defensible way for people to get the attention … Continue reading →

Posted in New Hampshire

When social networks are too social

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Eric Brown

The Post explains. The age of social media has made it easier than ever to stay connected with the people you know, but it has also made it almost inevitable that users will come to feel overwhelmed by interruptions, updates … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Media

Rep. Waters’ family connection to Progressive Connections examined

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Eric Brown

Bradley Benbrook examines Rep. Waters’ campaign’s use of a firm with connections to her daughter in this CalWatchdog post.

Posted in California, House
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