This editorial in The Times discusses the timing of fundraisers relative to the consideration of legislation.
Month: June 2010
Secret holds update and other nomination news
The Times reports that there may be movement on ending secret holds in the Senate. Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri, announced Saturday that she has enough Senate support to overturn members’ ability to anonymously delay confirmation proceedings for nominees and legislation requiring Senate confirmation. President Obama used his weekly address to highlight Senate delay […]
The fate of honest services fraud decided this week?
SCOTUSBlog notes days this week when the Supreme Court announces opinions. Black and Weyhrauch were argued in December 2009 and Skilling was argued in March 2009. All three cases involve the honest services fraud statute.