Month: January 2013

Good morning, here are Tuesday’s political law links (1/15/13)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 15, 2013
Categories In A.M. Report, FCPA, Florida, Georgia, IRS, New York City

WYDEN-MURKOWSKI. The Times. “Until now, the Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has not seen a single member of his caucus dare to buck his fierce opposition to a law requiring fuller disclosure of campaign contributions. But last month, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, broke through the partisan wall to propose a badly needed mandate […]

Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links (1/14/13)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 14, 2013
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, LDA, Meta, Montana, Utah

FUNDRAISING LAG. The Times. “President Obama’s inaugural committee is at least $10 million short of its $50 million fund-raising goal, officials have told top donors, with just over a week before Mr. Obama is sworn in for his second term.” INAUGURAL UPDATE. Politico. “The presidential inaugural committee is revealing the identities of nearly 600 more […]

Good morning, here are Friday’s political law links (1/11/13)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 11, 2013
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, Georgia, Mississippi, New York

SEC RULE COMMENTS. Nation. “Lobbyists, especially those guiding large amounts of undisclosed corporate cash into the election, are not pleased with the SEC proposal. Trade groups that lobby for Walmart, Chevron and major Fortune 100 companies are registering their disapproval on the SEC’s open comment website.” FEC AND REFORM. US News. OBAMA LEGACY. Politico. “The […]