We’ve seen the framework for the Schumer-Van Hollen legislative proposals in response to Citizens United. It’s certainly one of the details to be worked out, but will the law that ultimately emerges contain what might be called a “Bopp-Olson” provision? The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002’s section 403 provided for expedited review for suits […]
Month: February 2010
Attention to ethics everywhere, even North Pole
North Pole City, Alaska is considering ethics reforms, according to this story.
“Off the books” schmoozing in Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes Georgia’s lobbying laws in this story about perceived loopholes in the law. Under state law, all lobbyists are supposed to register with the state and report their expenses for the public to see. The policy goal: Let the public see who is trying to influence their elected officials and how they’re […]