I’ve previously noted the CPSC Reform and Modernization Act. (Visit the CPSC here.) The law contains provisions involving the acceptance of travel and other expenses from those conducting activities regulated by the CPSC. Here’s a press release regarding passage of the bill. According to this report, the law is awaiting President Bush’s signature.
Month: August 2008
Freddie Drops
According to this report, Freddie Mac has canceled events at the national party conventions. “As a result of current market conditions and financial considerations, Freddie Mac has withdrawn from participating in both the Republican and Democratic conventions,” said spokesman Doug Duvall. So instead of wining and dining delegates at a lunch at the Denver Pavilions, […]
New Lobbyist Contributions Database
The new Lobbying Contributions Search database allows users to search past contribution filings (LD-203). A number of filers are adding interesting notations in the “Comments” field of the form. For example, this form includes a notation, “After performing reasonable due diligence, and to the best of my knowledge, I am in compliance with the Standing […]