RULE MAKES NO SENSE. WE. “Republicans and Democrats tend to disagree about how much regulation of campaign finance is desirable, but we all ought to want laws that make sense.” FIGHTING CHARGES AT TRIAL. CNS. “Former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges he defrauded charities to fund his campaigns, and […]
Month: April 2017
Spring Break political law links
SEC TARGETS CONTRIBUTIONS BY ADVISERS. TA. “The new rules and amped-up enforcement (the only other case under the Rule was in 2014) reflect regulators’ focus on the interaction between money managers and public officials. While it remains unclear both when the regulators will invoke their authority to enforce the nearly limitless strict liability provision of […]
Thursday (Political Law Links)
FORMER CONGRESSMAN CHARGED. STX. “Stockman is facing two charges of conspiracy to make campaign contributions and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. He was arrested March 16 and later released on $25,000 bond. If convicted, Stockman faces federal prison.” LEGO BATMAN CASE CLOSED. LAT. “A top government ethics official said Treasury Secretary Steven […]