WHO WAS THE MYSTERY WITNESS? Point of Order discusses the recent news that a witness in a House Ethics matter invoked the Fifth. REFORM TRAVEL REPORTING? Roll Call. “In response to reports that Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) was double-reimbursed for travel, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) is drawing up a resolution to strengthen travel reporting requirements […]
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Political law links for Tues., Feb. 21, 2012
SPITZER BACKS CU. Story here. “Friday on HBO during ‘Real Time with Bill Maher,’ former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer broke with liberal tradition, saying the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission was the right call.” SAMUELSON ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORMS. Here. “Except for contribution disclosures, campaign finance laws should […]
Political law links for Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
PERRY SEEKS PAC. Story here. “Perry’s campaign sent a request to the Federal Election Commission asking if he could turn his campaign into a political action committee or even possibly a so-called super PAC, a recently created type of political interest group.” STOCK ACT CONFERENCE? Roll Call. “The two original authors of a House bill […]