Here are today’s political law links, 4-2
SENATOR INDICTED. WP. “Federal prosecutors unveiled a 14-count indictment Wednesday of Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), one of his party’s leading voices on foreign affairs, charging him with using his office to benefit an eye doctor in exchange for many gifts over their decades of friendship.” INDICTMENT NEWS. Star Ledger. “Also indicted was Menendez’s friend and […]
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MACHEN LEAVING. WP. “Former D.C. mayor Vincent C. Gray’s allies said Monday that U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. should not leave office without resolving the investigation that they think led to Gray’s reelection defeat.” SCHOCK MILEAGE. Politico. “Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock resigned Tuesday, less than 12 hours after POLITICO raised questions about tens of thousands […]
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EYE ON WEBB. Townhall.com. PAC payments were apparently made to his family, according to reports. BUSH GROUP COVERAGE. WSJ. “It is unclear what role each PAC will play in laying the basis for a Bush presidential bid. But Mr. Bush would be legally allowed to raise money for and strategize with the super PAC, allowing […]