The House Ethics Committee named R. Blake Chisam as Staff Director and Chief Counsel, according to this press release. He previously served as counsel and senior policy advisor to Rep. Zoe Lofgren.
Month: April 2009
Lawyers Guide to Candidates Switching Parties
What are some legal issues facing candidates who switch parties? CQMoneyline has a story on a recent joint fundraising effort and another on the Senator’s offer to return some contributions. Sen. Specter has taken an interest in campaign finance issues and this article discuses some of his views. He also sought to amend the First […]
Lobbyist Contribution Ban
The Post reports that for one day some party committees will not be accpeting contributions from lobbyists. The dispute illuminates the rapidly shifting terrain surrounding ethics and campaign finance issues during the early months of the Obama administration, which has taken dramatic steps to limit the influence of lobbyists and corporate interests at the White […]