Category Archives: DC

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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MLK Day political law links

Posted on January 16, 2012

SOLYNDRA ADS COMING. Story here. “Americans for Prosperity is going up with a $5 million ad buy against President Barack Obama on Solyndra.” HELP CHRISTIAN ADAMS GET HIS COAT BACK. If you were in Richmond to hear the argument in … 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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New group launch, ban period ends, insider trading, and more political law links

Posted on January 6, 2012

LOBBYING BAN PERIOD ENDS.  Roll Call.  “For nearly 100 ex-Members of Congress who were wiped out in the 2010 elections or who left office on their own terms, the shackles came off this week. They are now free to lobby … Continue reading →

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Super PAC bad cops, Young matter resolved, DC ethics, and more political law links

Posted on December 21, 2011

ROMNEY ON SUPER PACS. Politico. SUPER PAC BAD COPS.  Politico.  “Super PACs with ties to Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum launched a negative advertising blitz this month in Iowa that has let the candidates – with ties to the groups … Continue reading →

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