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Today’s political law links

Posted on February 6, 2012

NONPROFITS AND SUPER PACS. LA Times. “Campaign finance reform advocates said there has actually been little need for nonprofits to funnel money to super PACs because the tax-exempt groups have been able to engage in political activity with little oversight.” … Continue reading →

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Good morning, here are political law links for 2/3

Posted on February 3, 2012

STOCK ACT PASSAGE.  Roll Call.  “The Senate passed the STOCK Act on a 96-3 vote this evening after a surprisingly open amendment process forced lawmakers to take stands on a series of ethical restrictions and earmarks.”  The Post report is … Continue reading →

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Political law links for 2/2

Posted on February 2, 2012

SENATE RULES AND SUPER PACS. Story here. “Now, Senate Democrats, led by New York’s Charles Schumer, chairman of the Senate Rules Commitee, say they’re going to investigate super PACs and the rules that govern them.” SUPER PACS:  WHO’S GIVING?  USAT.  … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Feb. 1

Posted on February 1, 2012

SUPER PAC DISCLOSURE DELUGE. The Times. SUPER PACS CLOSE GAP.  The Post.  “Conservative super PACs and other outside groups are helping Republicans close a yawning fundraising gap with President Obama, giving the eventual GOP presidential nominee a better chance at … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Tues., Jan. 31, 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012

OFA GETS SQUARE.  Story here.  “Campaign personnel are being issued Square mobile credit card readers, allowing them to process donations with their iPhone or Android phones, a campaign official tells POLITICO. The rollout will happen nationwide, and involve staff at … Continue reading →

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