The Times endorses the Schumer-Van Hollen framework (legislation isn’t available, yet) in this editorial today. The Schumer-Van Hollen bill is expected to be introduced later this month. Congressional leaders should put it on a fast track so it can be in place in time for this year’s midterm elections. It could help keep special interest […]
Day: February 17, 2010
Social security benefit cuts and Citizens United
The Times has this blog post about social security mentioning Citizens United. The AARP has long fought for campaign finance limits, in part because businesses oppose payroll taxes. Thus, the recent Supreme Court rejection of government bans on corporate spending in elections was another notable change in the political landscape. With slower growth of the […]
Olympic lobbying
The Hill profiles lobbying related to the Olympics this morning. Nearly every interest has a lobbyist, and the Olympics are no different. Each year, lobbyists compete for funding for athletes’ training centers that provide a boost for athletes who train eight or more hours a day.