The Times reports on the long-standing controversy over the honest services fraud law. The “honest services” law, Justice Scalia explained, says that “officeholders and employees owe a duty to act only in the best interests of their constituents and employers.” Carried to its logical extreme, he said, “it would seemingly cover a salaried employee’s phoning […]
Day: October 12, 2009
New Jersey’s campaign money race in the spotlight
The Star Ledger looks at the campaign money race in New Jersey. An analysis of campaign finance reports released last week shows Corzine has been receiving significant backing in his bid for re-election from hundreds of state employees — from the governor’s office and state Transportation Department, to the utilities commission and New Jersey Turnpike […]