Category Archives: Pennsylvania

Facebook plans, pols getting social, super PAC reporting, and more political law links

Posted on January 2, 2012

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 →

Posted in A.M. Report, FEC, Iowa, LDA, Minnesota, Montana, New York, New York City, Pennsylvania, Social Media, Virginia, Washington | Comments Off

Political law links for Friday

Posted on September 22, 2011

SOLYNDRA WARNING SIGNS.  The Times.  “[B]ehind the pomp and pageantry, Solyndra was rotting inside, hemorrhaging cash so quickly that within weeks of Mr. Obama’s visit, the company canceled plans to offer shares to the public. Barely a year later, Solyndra … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s political law links

Posted on September 21, 2011

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 →

Posted in A.M. Report, Const Law Issues, Executive Branch, FEC, House, Minnesota, Montana, Pennsylvania, Rule G-37, Rule G-42, Social Media | Comments Off

Good c4 news, Phila. lobbying law update, Mass., Wisc., and Ill. reports, and more political law links

Posted on July 8, 2011

IRS NEWS ON (C)(4) INQUIRIES.  Here.  “While we review the need for additional guidance or legislation, we will not use resources to pursue examinations on this issue.  Any future action we take will be prospective and after notice to the … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Tuesday, July 5

Posted on July 5, 2011

ETHICS PANEL CONFIRMS MATTERS. Roll Call. “The House Ethics Committee on Friday afternoon confirmed that it is looking into possible ethics violations by Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) and two House staffers.” RECESS CHANGES.  Roll Call.  “Some … Continue reading →

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