Day: December 6, 2009

The Council on Governmental Ethics Law’s Conference 2009 kick-off #cogel

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 6, 2009
Categories In State Issues

The Council on Governmental Ethics Law’s 2009 Conference kicks-off today in Scottsdale, Arizona. COGEL is a professional organization for government agencies, organizations, and individuals with responsibilities or interests in governmental ethics, elections, campaign finance, lobbying laws and freedom of information. Government agencies entitled to Full membership in COGEL conduct the affairs of COGEL through the […]

Citizens United: This week?

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 6, 2009
Categories In Const Law Issues, Courts & Cases

SCOTUSBlog reports that the first opinions of the term may come on Tuesday.

Republicans seek investigation into Baucus/Melodee Hanes issue

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 6, 2009
Categories In Senate

Following revelations about Sen. Baucus’ appointment of Melodee Hanes to be U.S. attorney for Montana, Republicans have called for an ethics committee investigation. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele called for an official investigation into Baucus, who allegedly flagged Justice Department lawyer Melodee Hanes for a U.S. attorney nomination while engaging in a romantic […]