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
HAPPY NEW YEAR. Good morning and happy New Year! For 2012 I’ll be continuing the daily morning political law links format. That means one email a day, Monday through Friday, minus some holidays, delivered about 9 a.m. Google’s Feedburner handles … Continue reading
FCPA INDICTMENT IN THE NEWS. The Times. “Eight former executives and contractors of Siemens were charged on Tuesday with criminal bribery in the case, the department said.” EISEN CONFIRMED. Story here. “Norman Eisen was confirmed as ambassador to the Czech … Continue reading
INSIDE SOLYNDRA. The Post. “Solyndra’s ability to secure federal backing also made the company eager for more assistance, interviews and records show. Company executives ramped up their Washington lobbying efforts, hiring a former Senate aide to work with the White … Continue reading
TODAY’S FEC MEETING. The Federal Election Commission meets today and the meeting agenda is here. PROPOSED SEC RULE IN THE NEWS. The Post. “A proposal before the Securities and Exchange Commission that would require public companies to disclose political contributions … Continue reading