LOBBYISTS FILL VOID. RC. “The shift on Capitol Hill to centralize much of the major policymaking in leadership offices, as opposed to committees, along with a reduction in legislative staff and their salaries has helped propel the revolving door in recent years, says Timothy LaPira, a James Madison University professor.” CT: LEGAL ACTION CONSIDERED. WTNH. […]
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TOMORROW AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. The agenda for the meeting is here. FL: LEAVE REFORM TO CONGRESS. TB. “Comprehensive campaign finance reform should come from Washington or Tallahassee, and the city should focus on other priorities.” NY: RULES DELAY. DF. “The Laws and Rules Committee of the Ulster County Legislature has postponed a vote […]
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USE OF FUNDS. CNN. “The Federal Election Commission prohibits individuals from using campaign funds for personal use, but legal services sparked by an officeholder’s official work could be deemed appropriate, according to FEC regulations.” CT: TRAVEL COSTS EXAMINED. Cour. “It’s an intriguing little PAC, pretty much unknown outside the little world of Connecticut political insiders.” […]