Category: A.M. Report

12.11.17 political law links

CONSULTANT PLEA.   FOX.  “A political consultant for United States Rep. Bob Brady is the third defendant to admit his role in a scheme that attempted to conceal unlawful contributions the congressman’s campaign paid to a 2012 primary opponent to withdraw from the race.” LEFTOVER FUNDS.   AL.  ” A former U.S. senator is continuing to use […]

12.7 political law links

TODAY AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.   Material related to today’s meeting is here. CA:  FPPC AND TECH.   SST.  “With upcoming elections, the FPPC is continuing its efforts to use technology to shed light on political spending.” ID:  ATTORNEY RULES.   PR.  “Two campaign finance complaints filed with the city of Idaho Falls were sustained by the […]

12.5 political law links

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE.   WT.  “The FEC spokesman noted that the act outlaws four types of donations from foreign nationals to U.S. campaigns and related political action committees, as opposed to payments from those entities to foreigners. Foreigners may not donate money for federal or state elections, advertising or a presidential inaugural committee.” SENTENCING IN CHARITY CASE. […]