HATCH ACT REFORMS? Politico. “The official charged with enforcing the Hatch Act — the law aimed at preventing federal workers from politicking while on duty — is calling on Congress to update the statute for the information age.” WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FEC YESTERDAY?. The agency’s press release is online here. ENERGY OFFICIAL QUITS. This […]
Month: October 2011
Thursday’s political law links
PERRY’S BIG NUMBER. The Times. “Gov. Rick Perry of Texas raised more than $17 million through the end of September, his presidential campaign announced on Wednesday, a strong showing that confirms his reputation as a capable fund-raiser and is likely to outstrip all of the Republican field save for Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor.” […]
Wednesday’s political law links
K STREET AND “PROHIBITION.” Roll Call. “Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns describes his latest project as a series about the most effective lobbying campaign in American history.” I caught the last installment last night. Q3 UGLY. Roll Call. “Only a few days after the third quarter ended, party operatives warned that the past three months will […]