Category: Connecticut

Tues. political law links, 11-19-13

MICHELLE TO THE MAX.  Roll Call.  “First lady Michelle Obama urged donors in New York on Monday to contribute to Democrats’ efforts to hold the Senate majority in 2014, saying ‘the midterm elections matter’ in helping the president’s agenda move forward.” HOUSE EXTENDS AND EXPANDS CAMPAIGN FINANCE FINE PROGRAM. House Floor action on HR 3487 […]

Tuesday’s political law links

NONPROFITS PLAY. The Post. “From coast to coast, election contests are increasingly being influenced by well-funded nonprofit organizations that disclose little about their donors or how they operate.” SUPER PAC NEWS.  Here.  “Four days after his dismal Denver presidential debate performance, Barack Obama secretly attended a fundraiser for a super PAC in violation of a […]

Halloween political law links

BIZ BACK FROM THE DEAD.  Roll Call.  “An under-the-radar special election in Alabama next week will provide the first post-shutdown test case for moderate, business-friendly Republicans seeking to neutralize the GOP’s tea party faction that nearly led the country to credit default earlier this month.” RELATIVE FRIGHT.  Here.   “As a former House staffer, I’m pretty […]