Monthly Archives: January 2011

Earmarks, Koch, disclosure parity and more in Friday’s AM political law report

EARMARKS AND LOBBYING.   Politico reports.  “What insiders understand is that the money that used to be tagged for earmarks isn’t going away. It’s just moving. Instead of lawmakers designating it for hometown projects, government agencies and departments will dole it … Continue reading

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Huge House Ethics report on fundraising timing and more in this morning’s AM political law news

HOUSE ETHICS REPORT ON REPS. CROWLEY, PRICE, AND CAMPBELL. A House Ethics Committee statement and the report are available here.  The Hill reports:  “The panel ran up against a Jan. 30 deadline and decided to take no further action. Instead, … Continue reading

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Earmarks, lobbyists, and Sanchez moves all in today’s morning political law news

SANCHEZ ON ETHICS. Roll Call reports on some moves on the House Ethics Committee.   The committee’s website isn’t too informative  in terms of listing the Democrats, as of the time of this writing. TAUZIN MOVES. Billy Tauzin might be joining … Continue reading

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OPA, public financing, CU, and my 3 year blog-iversary in today’s AM report.

BUSH OFFICE OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS AND THE RNC IN THE NEWS. The Times reports that the Office of Special Counsel released a report critical of President Bush’s Office of Political Affairs.   “The report by the Office of Special Counsel finds … Continue reading

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Good morning. Here’s a daily dose of political law for Monday, Jan. 24

CAMPAIGN FINANCE FIGHT FOR 2011.  The Hill reports.  This Times editorial today invokes Watergate and opposes ending the public financing system. THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS LIVES. The Times reports.  “Omar Ashmawy, the new staff director and chief counsel, said … Continue reading

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