Author: Eric Brown

Tennessee Personal Use

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 9, 2008
Categories In State Issues
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Tennessee’s ban on personal use resulted in one of the larger state fines I have seen for campaign finance violations: $120,000. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports below. During the proceedings, the Attorney General weighed-in on the standard for the amount of the fine. . . . NASHVILLE — Former state Sen. Jerry Cooper, […]

Toy Cops Get New Law

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 8, 2008
Categories In Uncategorized

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is getting increased funding and new attention from Congress after last year’s toy safety stories. The CPSC Reform Act and the Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act have passed Congress and differences will be worked out in conference. One aspect of the law bans the acceptance of travel from certain sources: SEC. […]

House Training

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 6, 2008
Categories In House

The House has announced ethics training for Members and staff.