National Journal seems to say there are conflicting reports as to whether lobbyists will be allowed to work in the White House, if Obama wins. Several sources have told National Journal that no federally registered lobbyist will be getting a job in the White House. Nor will they be considered for any senior policy position […]
Month: November 2008
What’s a Couple Thousand Signs?
I said I wouldn’t post about yard signs any more, but a Denver firefighters union has allegedly failed to comply with rules after paying for signs opposing a ballot measure, according to this report. Under state law, issue committees organized in support or opposition to ballot questions must register with the Secretary of State and […]
NC: Public Financing
Here’s important news regarding a recent case involving public financing. North Carolina’s system of publicly financed judicial campaigns remained intact Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge over a provision for additional funds in expensive races. The justices declined, without comment, to consider the constitutionality of a voluntary program passed by […]