CONVENTION ASK. Politico. “Millions of dollars short and running out of time, organizers of the Republican National Convention have written an urgent request for $6 million to Las Vegas billionaire couple Sheldon and Miriam Adelson to cover the bills for next week’s festivities.” WHITFIELD MATTER UPDATE. RC. “The House Committee on Ethics has concluded unanimously […]
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Groups face disclosure civil penalty and other political law links
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE FINES. SF. “The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that it will fine three dark money groups a total of $233,000 for concealing the sources of funds spent on political ads in 2010.” GROUPS FINED. AZC. “Three groups have agreed to pay $233,000 to settle a complaint they violated campaign-finance laws by […]
Lyft, Uber, but no Pokemon Go in today’s political law links
$1 BILLION MARK. MGE. “According to federal filings, the presidential race has now blown past the $1 billion mark, with the Hillary Clinton money machine leading the way.” BERN-ING MONEY. ED. “There are a few things that will happen with the remaining money Sanders has from his campaign.” SANDERS AND THE RULES. N. “His historic […]