BUNDLERS AND OBAMA. The Times. “Despite a pledge not to take money from lobbyists, President Obama has relied on prominent supporters who are active in the lobbying industry to raise millions of dollars for his re-election bid.” 2012 LOBBYIST GIVING. The Post. “K Street is playing an increasingly central role in the 2012 presidential race, […]
Category: Courts & Cases
Political law links for Wed., Oct. 26th
LAWSUIT OVER ELECTION LOSS? Peter Roff writes here. “When voters in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District threw Democrat Steve Driehaus out of office after only one term, he did not bow out gracefully. No, he decided to get even. So he did what anyone does in today’s culture: he sued somebody.” CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS’ CHILDREN. Story […]
Monday’s political law links
SITE FOR NONPROFIT INFORMATION. The National Center for Public Policy Research announced its launch of GroupSnoop.org and the site is online here. The site is intended as an “educational resource for journalists, lawmakers, teachers and citizens who want documented information about public policy and activist organizations.” PERRY SUPER PAC IN THE NEWS. The Post. “The […]