The Washington Times previews the Van Hollen-Schumer legislative effort to “walk back” Citizens United. [Van Hollen] said they are looking at several approaches: banning foreign-controlled corporations from being able to run political ads; trying to curb the ability of companies that take federal contracts from running ads, since taxpayer dollars would in essence be used […]
Month: February 2010
Colorado and the Citizens United aftermath
Things are moving forward in Colorado to get the State Supreme Court to weigh-in on how the state should address issues raised by Citizens United. Gov. Bill Ritter has asked the Colorado Supreme Court to weigh in on a campaign-finance dispute over contribution limits. Ritter wants clarification in the aftermath of a recent U.S. Supreme […]
Oklahoma revolving door eyed
This Oklahoman editorial discusses a proposed two year ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists. Thirty-two of the estimated 385 registered lobbyists at the Legislature are former members of that body. Hiring one of them is a natural path toward influence because of the relationship these ex-lawmakers have with current ones.