Category Archives: LDA
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 →
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 →
Political law links for Mon., Jan. 30, 2012
Posted on January 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 →
Political law links for Fri., Jan. 27, 2012
Posted on January 27, 2012
STOCK ACT SET FOR VOTE. Roll Call. “The Senate is set to vote on taking up legislation Monday that would explicitly ban federal lawmakers and their staff from trading on insider information.” ROMNEY TO REVISE. Story here. “Mitt Romney could … Continue reading →
Political law links for Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012
Posted on January 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 →