The restrictions on Sen. Lott as a former officeholder have expired, according to this report. “I’m free!” announced former Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi. “My year is up!” Special interests politics are apparently still in favor with the former Republican leader, who said he had been counting the seconds — quite literally — until the […]
Month: January 2009
Inaugural Solicitations
Solicitations for the inauguration are featured in this Times report today. The letter from Mr. Clinton comes amid rising complaints on the Internet of donor fatigue. Even some of Mr. Obama’s strongest supporters say they are wearying of the solicitations.
McCain-Feingold II
This Hill report says Senators McCain and Feingold are working together on legislation involving earmarks. The measure aims to prevent unauthorized earmarks in appropriations bills by requiring all appropriations conference reports to be made electronically searchable 48 hours before the Senate considers them for a vote. The bill also would establish a point of order […]