The Post reports. Federal authorities have opened a criminal investigation of Delaware Republican Christine O’Donnell to determine if the former Senate candidate broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses, according to a person with knowledge of … Continue reading
The Post notes departures from regulatory agencies to private industry. The vast overhaul of financial regulation and the renewed intensity of investigations into white-collar crime has been a boon for regulators, prosecutors and financial policymakers looking to cash in on … Continue reading
The White House press release is here. WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint six nominees to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant for an extended period of time. The President announced his … Continue reading
Charles Kolb encourages measures to promote corporate and union disclosure of political activities in this Huffington Post piece. My preference would be a total ban on all corporate and union political contributions and expenditures. As noted, companies and unions don’t … Continue reading
News here. A judge has levied $11,300 in campaign-finance fines against a group run by anti-tax activist Douglas Bruce for not reporting what was spent to put three tax-slashing measures on the November ballot. The fine against Active Citizens Together, … Continue reading