The Hill notes Sen. Schumer’s interest in Facebook’s open graph here. The changes, which Schumer discovered through his daughter, prompted the New York Democrat to ask the Federal Trade Commission to issue guidelines on social network privacy. And it moved three other Senate Democrats — Sens. Mark Begich (Alaska), Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) […]
Day: April 29, 2010
Schumer-Van Hollen announcement news today
Politico reports that a legislative response to Citizens United will be introduced today and Rep. Walter Jones (Repub.) has indicated he will co-sponsor the bill. The specific language of the bills is eagerly awaited by advocates of reducing the role of money in elections, some of whom have complained that the vague legislative blueprints made […]
When candidates switch parties and “the law”
What are the legal implications of a candidate switching parties? This Washington Times reports explains that if Gov. Crist announces his intent to run for Senate as an independent, some donors may insist on their contributions being refunded.