THE LATEST IN PAY TO PLAY. Lex. “Regulators and lawmakers across the United States have put forward new pay-to-play rules to further limit campaign contributions by companies and individuals that do business with or lobby the government.” INAUGURAL HAUL. Hill. “President Trump’s inaugural committee raised a record-breaking $106.7 million to pay for his inauguration festivities, […]
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Tax Day Political Law Links
DOJ STANCE. BNA. “The Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to uphold long-standing campaign finance laws that restrict unlimited ‘soft money’ contributions to political parties ( Republican Party of Louisiana v. Federal Election Commission, U.S., No. 16-865, motion to dismiss or affirm filed 4/12/17).” MO: LAW IMPACT. KCUR. “Amendment 2 limits statewide officials and […]
Political law links for 4-17-17
POTENTIAL TAX BILL PROVISION. WP. “As Republicans struggle to craft a sweeping tax package — a process already rife with political land mines — they are preparing to add another volatile element to the mix: a provision that would end a six-decade-old ban on churches and other tax-exempt organizations supporting political candidates.” AFTER YOUR SOCIAL […]