Author: Eric Brown

4-15 political law links

INSIGHT ON POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE REGULATION.   Steptoe (Abel and Sinder).    “Firms engaged in ‘political intelligence’ activities may soon face new requirements, following a recent announcement by Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) that he will once again push for legislation that requires disclosure of these activities.” “CRITICAL NEED” FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.  WSJ.  “There is ‘a critical need’ for […]

political law links for today

THROW OUT PROPOSAL.  Sen. Hatch.  “Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen calling for the agency to cancel its plans to broaden a proposed rule that would further restrict the speech and activities of a wide range of tax exempt organizations.” CRUZ STRUCTURE.  […]

Mon. 4-13 political law links

CALLS COMING.  Desert Sun.  “Last week, the National Republican Congressional Campaign announced the coming of thousands of live phone calls in the 36th Congressional District that would be intended to link the Palm Desert Democrat to the Hillary Clinton email scandal.” SUPER PAC REQUEST.  Cincinnati.com.  “A pro-Clinton super PAC, American Bridge, filed a public records […]