Monthly Archives: September 2010
Pingree gets ethics word on flights
The Hill reports that the Ethics Committee had weighed in on Rep. Pingree’s apparent use of a private aircraft. The letter released by Lofgren and Bonner notes that family members are allowed to give gifts — like transportation — to … Continue reading
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Ethics in Pelosi’s House
Is the topic of this AP report. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised four years ago that Democrats would lead “the most honest, most open, most ethical Congress in history.”
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Independent money and the 2010 map
Politico reports on independent group spending this year.
Same week Supreme Court audio
The Supreme Court announced a new policy that it will release audio of oral arguments on the Friday of the week the case is heard.
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Ad wars 2010: the art of the takedown
The Washington Times reports. Attack ads are nothing new in American politics, but the record-setting sums spent on campaign advertising this election cycle have also produced a bumper crop of candidates demanding that ads be taken down and removed from … Continue reading
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