Under the Influence reports that the FEC will consider an advisory opinion request from Lautenberg for Senate. Edward T. Pound reports that the FEC will meet Friday to consider the matter, but the FEC website says the meeting is Thursday.
Day: January 26, 2009
MA: Former State Senator Got Cash?
More news on former state Senator Dianne Wilkerson in this report. Wilkerson disclosed her acceptance of the cash and checks in a recent interview with the Globe, saying she took individual financial contributions of up to $10,000 to help pay off mortgage and federal tax debts. The contributions, she said, were approved by the state […]
Office of Congressional Ethics To Meet
The Hill has news on the Office of Congressional Ethics. According to the rules adopted Friday, The OCE will conduct preliminary reviews of ethics complaints and make recommendations to the full committee for further investigation and action. It can take complaints from the public and other members of Congress and staff but also can initiate […]