In this editorial, The Times links political contributions to broadband policy. Political contributions from AT&T in the current election cycle reached $2.6 million by May 16, on the way to exceeding the total in each of the last three elections. The company has contributed to the campaigns of every Republican and all but three Democrats […]
Day: June 30, 2010
Twitter and “stray voltage” from Syria
The Times reports that two State Department workers’ use of Twitter on a trip in Syria is getting attention. The messages raised hackles on Capitol Hill, where some Republicans were already leery of the Obama administration’s efforts to engage Syria. They also embarrassed the State Department, which normally conducts its dealings with Damascus behind a […]
Kagan on Citizens United
Citizens United once again played prominently in hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.