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Today’s political law links

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

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 Mon., Jan. 30, 2012

HOUSE ETHICS GIVES CONVENTION GUIDANCE. The memo is here. IE UNITS POWER UP.  Roll Call.  “Senate campaign committees tapped two familiar hands to lead their independent expenditures this cycle — a high-stakes gig that controls tens of millions of dollars … Continue reading

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Political law links for Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012

SUPER PAC PRIMER. Covington’s super PAC primer is online here. SUPER PAC FINANCING.  CBS.  “Sheldon and Miriam Adelson are among the richest couples in the world with a fortune Forbes estimated at $23 billion, and they’re bankrolling the super PAC … Continue reading

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Ethics, lobbying, bundling, the SOTU, and more in today’s political law links

LOBBYING AND THE SOTU.  The Hill.  “President Obama took aim at K Street in his State of the Union Tuesday night, calling on Congress to limit the campaign fundraising activities of lobbyists.” SOTU EXCERPT.  “I’ve talked tonight about the deficit … Continue reading

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