SUPREMES REJECT CASE. The Republic. “The high court’s decision not to take the case ‘means that a political action committee must do more than create a separate bank account for independent expenditures to be exempt from the limits on contributions,’ said a statement from Sorrell’s office on Monday.” ETHICS AFTER OFFICE. Gainesvilletimes.com. “House members are […]
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The morning’s political law links
TTW, L PACS, IEOPCS, WTH. WP. “Why don’t they just end the pretense and admit it — just say, ‘I am running for president’ and be done with it? Two reasons. First, there are distinct legal and practical reasons not to do so. And second, many actually haven’t decided whether to run.” PAC AND THE […]
the 1-9 political law links
EYE ON WEBB. Townhall.com. PAC payments were apparently made to his family, according to reports. BUSH GROUP COVERAGE. WSJ. “It is unclear what role each PAC will play in laying the basis for a Bush presidential bid. But Mr. Bush would be legally allowed to raise money for and strategize with the super PAC, allowing […]