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Good morning, here are political law links for 2/22/12

Posted on February 22, 2012

WHO WAS THE MYSTERY WITNESS? Point of Order discusses the recent news that a witness in a House Ethics matter invoked the Fifth. REFORM TRAVEL REPORTING?  Roll Call.  “In response to reports that Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) was double-reimbursed for … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Tues., Feb. 21, 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012

SPITZER BACKS CU. Story here. “Friday on HBO during ‘Real Time with Bill Maher,’ former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer broke with liberal tradition, saying the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission was the right … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Friday, Feb. 17, 2012

Posted on February 17, 2012

PERRY SEEKS PAC.  Story here.  “Perry’s campaign sent a request to the Federal Election Commission asking if he could turn his campaign into a political action committee or even possibly a so-called super PAC, a recently created type of political … Continue reading →

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Political law links for 2/16

Posted on February 16, 2012

SUPER PAC FUNDRAISING AND FEDERAL CANDIDATES. Story here. “Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich are planning to speak at fundraising events for super PACs supporting their presidential bids, POLITICO has learned.” SUPER PAC CRAZE.  The Hill.  “More than 320 super-PACs and … Continue reading →

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Political law links for 2/15

Posted on February 15, 2012

FADING BUNDLING ALLURE. Politico. “Presidential hopefuls still depend on a set of donors who round up money en masse from wealthy friends, but a cultural shift has returned bundling to a behind-the-scenes campaign practice — rather than a status symbol.” … Continue reading →

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