CAMPAIGN EMBEZZLEMENT IN THE NEWS. Bloomberg. “As candidates raise more money for their campaigns, there is greater opportunity for nefarious treasurers to embezzle campaign cash from politicians accustomed to putting their careers in the hands of consultants, aides and volunteers, … Continue reading
WILEY REIN’S ELECTION LAW NEWS. This month’s Election Law News has interesting items on proposed rules from the Office of Government Ethics and Hawaii guidance on gifts, among other topics. MORE ON OGE PROPOSAL. The Hill. “A new regulation proposed … Continue reading
RULE G-42 UPDATE. Rule G-42 has been withdrawn. Bond Buyer has more here. “The board’s move comes amid criticism among market participants that the MSRB had floated several rule proposals for comment, and then filed some of them with the … Continue reading
SOLYN-DRIP I. The Post. “The Obama White House tried to rush federal reviewers for a decision on a nearly half-billion-dollar loan to the solar-panel manufacturer Solyndra so Vice President Biden could announce the approval at a September 2009 groundbreaking for … Continue reading
CA CAMPAIGN FINANCE SCANDAL. Politico. “Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said she was ‘wiped out’ by Kinde Durkee, a well-connected California Democratic political operative who served as treasurer for hundreds of state, local and federal campaign committees.” BOTTOM OF THE 9TH. … Continue reading