Month: December 2016

Mon., 12/5/16 political law links

SUPER PAC FILES.  Politico.  “A pro-Donald Trump super PAC filed a federal lawsuit on Friday to halt Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein’s recount effort in Wisconsin.” TRIP ISSUES.  NWT.  “The Federal Election Commission, House ethics rules and federal law prohibit the use of campaign funds for personal matters. Still, Stutzman is unlikely to face […]

Cruz and Meadows propose no limits, OGE tweets, and other political law links

SUPER PAC ELIMINATION LEGISLATION.  Cruz.  “U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) today introduced the SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, which champions free speech in the election process and effectively eliminates SuperPACs by allowing unlimited individual contributions to candidates with immediate disclosure.”  WSJ coverage is here. TRANSITION UPDATE.  WP.  “Michael Toner, who […]