Day: February 22, 2011

Seaport lobbying and the LLC loophole in today’s political law links

SEAPORT EARMARKS. “The budget-cutting fervor that killed earmark spending has sent a panic through the nation’s seaports, where billions of federal dollars have traditionally been directed almost entirely at the discretion of lawmakers.”  Roll Call reports. HARMAN DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION COSTS. Who should pay?  The Hill explains.  “Harman is the third wealthiest member of Congress, […]