In this October 2008 I noted a news report (the link in the old post no longer works) involving alleged lobbyist contributions to state candidates, in apparent violation of a ban on such contributions. To follow-up, the complaint against Kathy Groob and Steve Newberry was dismissed. Ron Geoghegan, the lobbyist, was found in violation and was fined […]
Day: July 9, 2009
Candidate Slates in Maryland
The Baltimore Sun examines the use of candidate slate committees in Maryland. Mr. James Smith is the charter member of the Baltimore County Victory Slate, an entity under Maryland campaign finance law designed to allow like-minded candidates to pool their resources. Its chief feature is that slate members aren’t bound by the $6,000 limit on […]
House Ethics and the Office of Congressional Ethics
Roll Call is concerned that a new rule at House Ethics might be an attempt to limit the authority of the Office of Congressional Ethics. The rules defined “investigation” to include not just formal establishment of an investigative subcommittee but a mere decision by the chairman and ranking member to launch an inquiry. The resolution […]