The interim mayor of Detroit is facing an investigation regarding his campaign finance statements, according to this report. Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has started an investigation into Detroit interim Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. over campaign finance reports. Wayne County Clerk Cathy M. Garrett confirmed the investigation by releasing a statement about members of her […]
Month: November 2008
Abramoff Case Developments
Recent developments in the Abramoff case: Wal-Mart allegedly fired James Hirni, after reports that he will plead guilty. In an e-mailed statement that noted the charges against him were unrelated to his work for the superstore, [Wal-Mart executive] David Tovar wrote: “Based on Mr. Hirni’s [expected] guilty plea which relates to conduct occurring prior to […]
Lawsuits Challenging BCRA
Eliza Carney covers some recent lawsuits challenging key provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002.