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
GIFFORDS ADVISORY OPINION REQUEST. The Hill. “The Federal Election Commission, in a draft opinion released Tuesday, said Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) should be allowed to use campaign funds for home security.” TARGETED WEB ADS. Politico. “This marks the arrival into … Continue reading
NEW PAC. The Hill. “Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), a member of the Senate Tea Party Caucus, has established a new fundraising committee to support conservative candidates, and will not rule out challenging GOP incumbents.” JONATHAN ADLER ON LOBBYING. Here. “The … Continue reading
REP. WEINER AND HOUSE ETHICS. Slate. “One place that any ethics investigation may begin: Weiner’s reported offer of his public relations team to a porn star who he was emailing with.” The Hill has a story here. WHAT TO DO … Continue reading
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION CASE. For better or worse, a federal judge might revisit his holding that the ban on corporate contributions is unconstitutional. SCOTUSblog. WHAT’S A GIFT? More on the Edwards case here. “Former presidential candidate John Edwards and federal prosecutors … Continue reading