Month: February 2018

TREASURY PAID.   NPR.  “The Trump Organization sent the U.S. Treasury an undisclosed sum last week, in the first of what it says are annual payments to compensate for hotel profits from foreign officials.” RETIRING MEMBER$.   OS.  “In all, the 42 members of Congress plan to retire or have already resigned ahead of November’s midterm election, […]

FACING ETHICS COMPLAINT.   AT.  “Two Republican members of the Federal Communications Commission face accusations that they violated government ethics rules during appearances at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).” CA:  FREE TICKETS.   FB.  “Each ticket is valued at $167, bringing the total value of Disney’s donation in Fresno to more than $103,000. But before the […]

STILL SPENDING.   PE.   “While federal law forbids the use of campaign dollars for personal expenses, in many cases, the zombie spending goes to charity or to active political candidates and causes.” CA:  DEVELOPER CHARGED.   LAT.  “The developer of a controversial $72-million apartment project was charged Friday with making illegal campaign contributions to local politicians while […]