Former California state official Rosario Marin was fined $5,400 for violating a speaking fee ban, according to this report. Rosario Marin, who led the State and Consumer Services Agency for three years, admitted to three violations of the state’s ethics law under a settlement with the California Fair Political Practices Commission. The settlement is subject […]
Day: June 9, 2009
Senate Hearing for FEC Nominee Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. the Senate Rules Committee will hold a hearing for John Sullivan, President Obama’s nominee to fill a spot on the Federal Election Commission. The webcast might be available on the committee’s website here.
Turbulence for Lobbying Rules
Eliza Newlin Carney predicts more turbulence ahead for lobbying rules in her latest column available here.