Category: A.M. Report

Here are today’s political law links (Tues., June 19, 2012)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 19, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, Executive Branch, FEC, House, LDA

CALLING ALL BAUCUS ALUMS. Roll Call. “The six-term Senator’s network of aides-turned-lobbyists isn’t limited to tax issues. Baucus is taking a leading role in the handful of matters that have potential to move this year, such as a bill to normalize trade relations with Russia and an extension of highway and transit spending. His committee […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links for Mon., June 18, 2012

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 18, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, IRS

2012 POLITICAL MONEY ECOSYSTEM. The Post. “Many of the corporate executives convicted of campaign-finance crimes during Watergate could now simply write a check to their favorite super PAC or, if they want to keep it secret, to a compliant nonprofit group. Corporations can spend as much as they want to help their favored candidates, no […]

Here are Friday’s political law links (6/15/12) and have a great weekend

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 15, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, Maine, Maryland, Meta

SEN. MCCONNELL AT AEI. Senator McConnell will address AEI today at 11:15. More here. I’ll be there and hope to share a photo on Monday. RETIRED MEMBERS’ USE OF FUNDS. The Post. “Those who become lobbyists are much more likely than other former lawmakers to put remaining money to political use — donating to lawmakers […]