Month: November 2009

Rep. Mollohan and the Department of Justice

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 24, 2009
Categories In House

The Post raises questions about Rep. Mollohan’s control over the Department of Justice’s budget while he is allegedly the subject of an agency investigation. After becoming House Speaker in January 2007, Pelosi defended her decision to let Mollohan remain as a powerful “cardinal” over the Appropriations subcommittee. “Quite frankly, I think the Justice Department is […]

Ethics in Albany and the Bruno trial

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 24, 2009
Categories In New York

This Times editorial discusses the trial of former State Sen. Joseph Bruno. It took the federal authorities to pursue Mr. Bruno. State law and its enforcers have too often allowed ethics in Albany to be optional.

Citizens United, Overruling Austin, and the Chamber of Commerce

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 23, 2009
Categories In Const Law Issues, Courts & Cases

A recent PrawfsBlawg post discusses the recent controversy surrounding companies leaving the Chamber of Commerce and the Court’s consideration of Citizens United. Bill Araiza concludes: If the Citizens United opinion does in fact overrule Austin, it will be interesting to see what, if any, use the Court will make of this example. If I had to guess […]