FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT E-FILING. A Department of Justice press release announced a new program on e-filing for FARA reports and more information is available here. “Called FARA eFile, the system enables FARA registrants to electronically file documents with the FARA Registration Unit, which is part of the Counterespionage Section of the Justice Department’s National […]
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Political law links for Monday, April 18
THE TIMES ON THE FEC. Editorial here. DC’S LOBBYING FOR DC. The Post. “After its latest disappointment at the hands of Congress and the White House, the District of Columbia faces a difficult question: Can a city that is bursting with lobbyists do a better job lobbying for itself?” SAVING TRANSPARENCY. From The Hill. “House […]
Legalizing bribery, plea in Carib News case, cooling off periods, and more in political law links of the day
SETH GODIN ON TRANSPARENCY. Here (where he also discusses legalizing bribery). GUILTY PLEA IN CARIBBEAN TRIP CASE. Roll Call reports. “The New York newspaper publisher who organized an annual Caribbean conference attended by some members of the Congressional Black Caucus pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to Congress about how the 2007 trip was financed.” The […]