Month: December 2016

Tackling campaign finance and other political law links

TACKLING CAMPAIGN FINANCE.  AP.  “Issue One has united 165 former members of Congress, governors and administration officials behind a plan to rewrite campaign finance laws to give small donors more power in the political process.” TOP 10 LOBBYING WINS.  Hill. “The whirlwind presidential campaign that ended in the election of Donald Trump contributed to the […]

WI Commissioner resigns and more political law links

BRACING FOR FIGHT.  RC.  “The potential action on campaign finance law comes against the backdrop of deep dissatisfaction in both parties with the current system.” FATTAH SENTENCED.  Politico.  “Former Democratic Rep. Chaka Fattah (Pa.) was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday by a federal judge in Philadelphia.” NOT GUILTY PLEA.  CCB.  “Former Congressman Aaron Schock […]