Monthly Archives: June 2011

Thursday’s political law links

Posted on June 23, 2011

LIFE AFTER CONGRESS. The Hill. “Several other lawmakers who left Congress at the end of last year took the same tack — allowing for a short period of time to regroup but otherwise returning to work without going on the … Continue reading →

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House ethics issues, lobbying guidance and debt, microdonors, and more political law links here

Posted on June 22, 2011

WILL THERE BE ANY REVISED LDA GUIDANCE THIS JUNE? Check here if you’re anxiously awaiting the potential release of new LDA guidance. LOBBYING AND THE DEBT LIMIT. Roll Call. “K Street lobbyists are scrambling to defend industry tax breaks and … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Tuesday, June 21st

Posted on June 21, 2011

IT’S JUST COFFEE? Politico.  “A meeting President Barack Obama hosted in the White House for his key political backers from Wall Street is under fire from good government advocates and a Bush administration ethics official who say the session appeared … Continue reading →

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Money blurts, draft EO report, pro-poker lobbying and more political law links for today

Posted on June 20, 2011

CRS REPORT ON DRAFT EO ISSUES. Thanks to the helpful reader who passed along a CRS report issued last week on the Obama administration’s draft executive order involving political contributions and government contractors.  “Presidential Authority to Impose Requirements on Federal … Continue reading →

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New GC for FEC, RTAO opinion, and more Friday political law links

Posted on June 17, 2011

DRAFT EO A FLASHPOINT. The Hill. “In recent weeks, lawmakers have tried repeatedly to add amendments to larger legislation either in opposition to or support of the draft order.” NEW GENERAL COUNSEL FOR FEC. The Federal Election Commission announced that … Continue reading →

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