USE OF FUNDS. CNN. “The Federal Election Commission prohibits individuals from using campaign funds for personal use, but legal services sparked by an officeholder’s official work could be deemed appropriate, according to FEC regulations.” CT: TRAVEL COSTS EXAMINED. Cour. “It’s an intriguing little PAC, pretty much unknown outside the little world of Connecticut political insiders.” […]
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ETHICS RULES QUESTION. BI. “In late May, the White House released the ethics waivers it provided to at least 16 White House staffers to allow them to work with subjects they had in the private sector before joining the government.” CA: DA QUITS. MCC. “Contra Costa County’s district attorney has resigned and pleaded no contest […]
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POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND FUNDS OF FUNDS. Forbes. “In connection with forensic investigations of public pensions I have undertaken in the past, underlying managers to FOFs or multi-manager funds have confided to me that they have been instructed to make contributions to certain politicians to assist in the marketing of the FOF.” MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSE RACE. […]