The Hill reports on issues surrounding Rep. Murtha’s campaign funds following his death. “The money can be given to charity, it can go to the party committee and it can be given to other candidates, within limits,” said Kenneth Gross, a Washington-based campaign finance lawyer. “And there were some old advisory opinions that allowed a […]
Month: February 2010
White House plotting 2012
Politico reports that the White House is plotting for 2012. President Barack Obama’s top advisers are quietly laying the groundwork for the 2012 reelection campaign, which is likely to be run out of Chicago and managed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina, according to Democrats familiar with the discussions.
Popularity of “gifts to honor members”
Roll Call reports on the popularity of gifts to honors Members of Congress here.