Rep. Flake is seeking more information about the House Ethics Committee’s look into the PMA Group and earmarks. In a floor statement Tuesday night, Flake said, “I think it is fair to ask what the Standards Committee did regarding this investigation. … I think it is reasonable to ask whether the Standards Committee issued subpoenas […]
Month: March 2010
Granny D Haddock, 100
Roll Call reports on the passing of campaign finance activist Granny D. Haddock was perhaps best known for walking across the country, at the age of 90, in support of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill in 2000. She became a familiar presence on Capitol Hill during the push for that legislation. Haddock continued to […]
Montana lawsuit on Citizens United grounds and the state’s press release
Richard Winger’s Ballot Access News has more information on a Montana lawsuit filed in light of Citizens United and a link to the complaint. Attached to the complaint is this Montana Commissioner of Political Practices press release.