Category: A.M. Report

SUBPOENA ISSUED.   NBC.   “A grand jury subpoena has been issued in the ongoing investigation into campaign finance spending by U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-50th District), the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Wednesday.” VENDOR PAYS.   PRI. “A telemarketing company that fundraises for politicians, charities and major corporations has settled a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission […]

ETHICS REVIEW.   LJ.  “The House Ethics Committee has named an investigative panel to determine whether Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada engaged in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment.” CA:  MISSING REPORTS.  SFC.  “The state Fair Political Practices Commission is recommending that AC Transit Director Mark Williams be fined $60,000 for failing to file legally required campaign […]

PAY TO PLAY LOOK.  FN.   “The Justice Department has launched another investigation into allegations the Clinton Foundation used ‘pay to play’ politics while Hillary Clinton was U.S. secretary of state, Fox News has confirmed.” FOCUS ON GOVERNORS ASSOCIATIONS.   WSJ.  “U.S. companies have found a loophole in state campaign-finance rules by funneling donations aimed at helping candidates […]