ROGERS’ NONPROFITS IN THE NEWS. Politico reports. “Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), the new chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, has funneled more than $236 million in federal funds since 2000 to a web of nonprofit groups he created back home … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2011
WHEN RESIGNATION DOESN’T STOP THE PAIN. The Times covers Sen. Ensign’s decision to resign here. Does his resignation avoid the release of more from Senate Ethics? You might think. “But in interviews Friday, officials said the two leaders of the … Continue reading
SWIPE FEES AND CONTRIBUTIONS. The Hill reports. “Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) has reaped a windfall in contributions from banks and lobbyists since introducing legislation to delay new regulations on debit-card swipe fees.” LIMIT ON ANONYMOUS DONATIONS? Politico reports. “The Obama … Continue reading