What does “political committee” mean after Citizens United? With the opinion the Supreme Court invites corporations into the world of express advocacy in support of candidates, independent expenditures. Grab the statute, 2 USC 431(4): The term “political committee” means— (A) any committee, club, association, or other group of persons which receives contributions aggregating in excess […]
Month: January 2010
State corporate expenditure bans fall
The Times, with a helpful graphic, explains the impact of Citizens United on state laws restricting corporate political activity.
An inside look at White House advance through online video
In June 2009 I noted that the White House Office of New Media was looking for help, especially in video production. (Some of the links in the old post don’t work any longer.) I don’t know if the video posted on the White House Blog today is their work product, but it’s an interesting look […]