Category: California

Good morning, here are today’s political law links, 7.30.13

NOTICE ON SPOUSE ASSETS.  House Ethics. PROBE EXPANDS.  The Hill.  “The IRS subjected conservative groups already granted tax-exempt status to additional scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle, House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) charged on Monday.” ENROLL AMERICA PROBE SOUGHT.  Story here.  “A watchdog group is asking the IRS to review the tax-exempt status […]

Good morning, today’s political law links, Mon., 7.22

CONVICTION TOSSED.  BLT.  “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated the wire fraud conviction of a former Capitol Hill staffer on Friday, in a ruling that addresses when a defendant can erase convictions after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.” FINRA LOBBYING.  Story here.  “The Wall Street regulator of broker-dealers has decreased […]

Good morning – here are today’s political law links

RETIREMENT HINTS. Roll Call. “Recently filed fundraising reports give some clues this week about which House members are gearing up for re-election fights — and who might be ready to call it quits after this term.” VRA MOVE URGED. Here. “A liberal civil rights hero and a conservative Wisconsin Republican joined forces Wednesday in an […]