COLBERT AT THE FEC. National Journal has the pictures. Politico has a report here: “Technically, the requests asks the commission whether the airtime and other costs associated with any shows on which he promotes his hypothetical PAC would be considered … Continue reading
DRAFT EXECUTIVE ORDER HEARING. GovExec covers yesterday’s hearing here. “Many lawmakers say the draft order is politically motivated and requires businesses to submit unneeded information that could negatively affect the awarding of contracts. ‘It is not necessary for you to … Continue reading
BLUMAN TODAY. “Non-citizens for Obama.” Could that be a new committee launched soon? A court will hear argument in Bluman v. Federal Election Commission today. GROUND RUMBLING IN (C)(4) LAND? Roll Call. “The IRS has begun enforcing an oft-ignored tax … Continue reading
GIFT TAX AND (C)(4)’S. Politico reports. “The Internal Revenue Service appears to have begun to enforce a tax on gifts to the non-profit organizations that were a key vehicle for anonymous politics in the last five years and had promised … Continue reading
ACCURACY OF FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Roll Call examines the accuracy of personal financial disclosure reports filed by Members of Congress and staff. “A Roll Call analysis of filings with the Clerk of the House shows that three out of 10 House … Continue reading