Day: June 24, 2010

Blago, Valerie, and President Obama reference in trial news

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 24, 2010
Categories In Illinois

Recorded tapes reveal former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich discussing a replacement to fill President Obama’s former Senate seat.

Kagan on campaign finance

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 24, 2010
Categories In Const Law Issues

Sen. McConnell is raising questions about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s views on campaign finance laws and other matters, according to this Times report. “The recent release of documents relating to Ms. Kagan’s work in the Clinton White House reveals a woman who was committed to advancing a political agenda — a woman who was […]

DISCLOSE close

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 24, 2010
Categories In House

The DISCLOSE Act moved forward yesterday, as the Rules Committee met to finalize the bill and amendments for consideration by the House. The bill, as amended, and proposed amendments to be considered on the floor, are available here. The floor schedule is reported as follows: H.R. 5175 – DISCLOSE Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Van […]