The Times reports. Four state senators, three lobbyists and two powerful and politically connected businessmen were among 11 people arrested and charged by federal investigators with being part of a wide-ranging conspiracy in which lawmakers were offered generous campaign contributions in exchange for pro-gambling votes. All are facing possible jail time.
Day: October 5, 2010
New class light on pork?
Politico reports on the number of candidates taking a “no earmarks” pledge. Promises to eliminate earmarks are likely to be the first major test of GOP unity after the midterm elections, regardless of whether Republicans win control of either chamber. The debate pits senior senators, who note that Congress was given the power of the purse, against […]
PAC spending in the news
Politico examines PAC spending here. With few rules or norms for PAC spending, a Center for Public Integrity analysis of more than 5,200 PACs shows a wildly disparate — and in some cases troubling — range of spending habits. Paul Ryan of the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center calls donating to PACs a “contributor beware” proposition.