This Post editorial endorses an expanded public financing proposal making its way through the Maryland legislature. The bill could eventually provide up to $100,000 in funding to credible state Senate candidates and up to $80,000 for House of Delegates candidates. To qualify for the funds, candidates would have to first secure 350 donations of $5 or more. […]
Month: March 2009
Nonprofits and the Obama Administration’s Lobbyist Rules
The Post notes that the Obama administration’s restrictions on lobbyists may be having an unwelcome impact on nonprofits. Kenneth A. Gross, a lobbying law expert at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, said the rules have “demonized lobbyists, even in the public interest sector.” “The breadth of the policy definitely excludes people who they probably […]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Lobbying Rules
The White House announced new guidelines for lobbyist contacts with executive branch officials on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects. Decisions about how Recovery Act dollars are spent will be based on the merits. Let me repeat that: Decisions about how Recovery money will be spent will be based on the merits. They will not […]