Monthly Archives: August 2010
And the top lobbying spender in Virginia is…
The Post reports. Cigarette-maker Altria tops the list, followed by the Northern Virginia Technology Council and Verizon.
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Eliza Newlin Carney on CU and “backlash”
Here. For American corporations testing their new freedom to spend money directly on campaigns, the backlash against donations by Target Corp. and Best Buy Co. sends a stark warning: Proceed at your own risk.
Posted in Const Law Issues
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In flag display and yard sign news…
In 2008 I linked to a lot of stories involving yard signs and flag displays. These posts still get a lot of links across the internet. The stories usually involved homeowners’ associations and First Amendment rights. Here’s one from the … Continue reading
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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson and scholarships in the news
The Hill reports. Johnson has been accused of awarding thousands of dollars in college scholarships to four relatives as well as the child of a top aide over the past 5 years.
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No further inquiry into Pomeroy, says Roll Call
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
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