Day: November 6, 2010

“Leftover” political money and its uses

The Times reports. This spending on meals and luxury hotel stays reflects a little-known loophole in campaign finance laws, one that will likely draw scrutiny as a remarkable wave of lawmakers leave in retirement or in defeat: Former members are largely free to spend the money left over in their political action committees however they […]

Sunlight comes to Rules

News here. House Republicans on Friday announced they are moving to install cameras in the Rules Committee hearing room. Navigate: POLITICO On Congress GOP to install cameras in Rules Committee hearing room Main Content GOP to install cameras in Rules Committee hearing room – On Congress: GOP to install cameras in Rules Committee hearing room […]