Author: Eric Brown

Franking Links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 13, 2008
Categories In House, Senate

For convenience, here are some franking links: Committee on House Administration Committee on House Administration – Republican Office Senate Rule – Franking Privilege

NAM Challenge “Dismissed in its Entirety”

The Politico reports that NAM’s challenge to an HLOGA provision regarding coalitions has faltered. A federal judge has rejected a challenge by the National Association of Manufacturers to a key section of a new lobbying disclosure law, meaning the powerful trade group must now disclose the identity of it members who pay more than $5,000 […]

More on Elton John Concert

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 12, 2008
Categories In FEC

The Post’s campaign finance reporter held an online discussion Friday. I previously noted the issues surrounding the event here and here. The online discussion includes this exchange: Newburyport, Mass.: Was Elton John paid for his performance at the Hillary raise-a-thon? If not, isn’t it illegal for a foreign citizen to donate to a U.S. election? […]