Category: Const Law Issues

Domain lock downs, ethics hires, Tom Petty, and more political law links for today

LOCK DOWN THOSE DOMAINS. E.politics has another lesson in domain politics. HOUSE ETHICS HIRES. The House Ethics Committee announced staff changes and the release is here.  The Hill covers developments here. REP. RICHARDSON IN THE NEWS. Roll Call. “The request for an investigation into whether Richardson forced staffers to perform personal errands and campaign work […]

Tuesday’s political law links

BLAGO GUILTY. The Trib. BLAGO CASE TO SPARK REFORMS? Story here.  “Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on federal corruption charges Monday shows a need for more state government reform.” ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. McComish news here.  Politico also covers the case.  The Times opines here. FEDERAL CANDIDATE AND OFFICEHOLDER SOLICITATION FOR […]

Political law links for Tuesday, June 21st

IT’S JUST COFFEE? Politico.  “A meeting President Barack Obama hosted in the White House for his key political backers from Wall Street is under fire from good government advocates and a Bush administration ethics official who say the session appeared to bring activity related to campaign fundraising onto White House grounds.” CASH DASH. Roll Call. […]