Month: June 2017

NEW SECURITY MEASURES.  Hill.  “The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has issued case-by-case rulings for members to use campaign funds for security purposes. The idea under discussion would be for the FEC to issue a blanket ruling allowing any member to do so.” HARVEY FURGATCH, 90.  SDUT.  “A security officer… came up to inquire what this raffish […]

LOBBYISTS FILL VOID.   RC.  “The shift on Capitol Hill to centralize much of the major policymaking in leadership offices, as opposed to committees, along with a reduction in legislative staff and their salaries has helped propel the revolving door in recent years, says Timothy LaPira, a James Madison University professor.” CT:  LEGAL ACTION CONSIDERED.  WTNH.  […]

TOMORROW AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.  The agenda for the meeting is here. FL:  LEAVE REFORM TO CONGRESS.   TB.  “Comprehensive campaign finance reform should come from Washington or Tallahassee, and the city should focus on other priorities.” NY:  RULES DELAY.   DF.  “The Laws and Rules Committee of the Ulster County Legislature has postponed a vote […]