Monthly Archives: June 2011

Thursday’s political law links

Posted on June 30, 2011

EAC NOMINEES HEARING. The video is here. SEARCH TERM WAR. Roll Call looks at who’s buying Michele Bachmann search terms. IT’S COLBERT TIME. The Post.  Politico. CANTWELL’S DEBT. Roll Call. REP. RICHARDSON’s LEGAL BILLS. Roll Call. Q2 PUSH. The Hill. … Continue reading →

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Domain lock downs, ethics hires, Tom Petty, and more political law links for today

Posted on June 29, 2011

LOCK DOWN THOSE DOMAINS. E.politics has another lesson in domain politics. HOUSE ETHICS HIRES. The House Ethics Committee announced staff changes and the release is here.  The Hill covers developments here. REP. RICHARDSON IN THE NEWS. Roll Call. “The request … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s political law links

Posted on June 28, 2011

BLAGO GUILTY. The Trib. BLAGO CASE TO SPARK REFORMS? Story here.  “Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on federal corruption charges Monday shows a need for more state government reform.” ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. McComish news here.  … Continue reading →

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Political law links for today

Posted on June 27, 2011

LOOKING FOR MCCOMISH V. BENNETT? Check SCOTUSBlog around 10 a.m. today. QUESTIONS ON PRESIDENT’S TRIPS. The Post. MICRODONOR STRATEGY 2012. Bloomberg.  “Donors who pledge $75,800 to the Obama Victory Fund will be named ‘Presidential Partners’ and will be invited to … Continue reading →

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Comedy central at the FEC and other political law links for Friday

Posted on June 24, 2011

COMEDY CENTRAL TIME AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. The FEC is scheduled to meet next week and one of the items on the agenda is an advisory opinion request from Stephen Colbert. STANFORD MONEY CASE. Bloomberg reports.  “Five Democratic and … Continue reading →

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