PALIN SUED. ABC. She’s being sued for use of a photograph relating to September 11th. COLD, HARD BITCOIN. The Verge. “The Federal Election Commission is deliberating whether political contributions may be made in Bitcoin, and if so, how.” BYE, BYE BIENNIAL LIMITS? Wertheimer. “On Oct. 8, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument […]
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Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links
FOCUS ON CONG. TRAVEL. Reuters. “U.S. lawmakers are once again taking advantage of their summer recess to race around the globe on privately financed tours to places like China, the Middle East and Scotland – trips watchdog groups cite as evidence that congressional ethics reforms are unraveling.” MCCUTCHEON WATCH. Reply briefs are here. VAN HOLLEN […]
Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links, 8-5
POST ON FEC RULES CHANGES. Editorial here. SUPER PAC SHELF LIFE EXAMINED. Levinthal. “Like massive pop-up stores that disappear once Halloween is over, several presidential contender-specific super PACs that played crucial roles through Election Day 2012 have all but vanished from national politics.” BUNDLER PICKED. Story here. “President Obama on Thursday evening nominated Washington banker […]