SUPER PAC FILES. Politico. “A pro-Donald Trump super PAC filed a federal lawsuit on Friday to halt Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein’s recount effort in Wisconsin.” TRIP ISSUES. NWT. “The Federal Election Commission, House ethics rules and federal law prohibit the use of campaign funds for personal matters. Still, Stutzman is unlikely to face […]
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Cruz and Meadows propose no limits, OGE tweets, and other political law links
SUPER PAC ELIMINATION LEGISLATION. Cruz. “U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) today introduced the SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, which champions free speech in the election process and effectively eliminates SuperPACs by allowing unlimited individual contributions to candidates with immediate disclosure.” WSJ coverage is here. TRANSITION UPDATE. WP. “Michael Toner, who […]
SEC pay to play exemption sought and other political law links
EXEMPTION SOUGHT. Reuters. “Pershing Square Capital Management, the hedge fund firm run by billionaire William Ackman, wants to be exempted from possibly having to return millions of dollars in fees after a former employee donated $500 to a family friend’s political campaign.” DEREGISTRATION. WP. “At least four lobbyists who are involved in the Donald Trump […]