Category Archives: California

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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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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Tuesday’s political law links for Jan. 24, 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012

LOBBYING FRONT AND CENTER.  Last night’s debate featured some exchanges on lobbying.  More here.  “Gingrich’s consulting firm shortly before the debate released a copy of its 2006 contract with Freddie Mac, which covers just one year of his multiple years … Continue reading →

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Good morning, here are Thursday’s political law links

Posted on January 19, 2012

KELNER ON SUPER PACS. PBS NewsHour featured a story on super PACs with Covington & Burling’s Robert Kelner, whose segment begins at the 5:28 mark. SPOTLIGHT ON SUPER PACS.  Politico.  “But when it comes to super PACs, it seems we … Continue reading →

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Super PAC and political law links for Monday, Jan. 9th

Posted on January 9, 2012

WHO’LL TAKE PUBLIC FUNDS?  Story here.  “Not a single major candidate has signed up to take taxpayer-supported matching funds for his presidential campaign this year, signaling the death of the system that had controlled campaigns since the Watergate era.” NELSON’S … Continue reading →

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