LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS. Roll Call. “An elite network of K Streeters is on track to hitting the $117,000 limit that individuals are allowed to give federal candidates, PACs and party committees in the current campaign cycle, according to an analysis of federal records by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.” LOBBYISTS AND THE LAME DUCK. Story […]
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Political law links for Tues., March 27th
R AND D POLS IN TWITTERVERSE. Roll Call. “Though lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have embraced social networking as a way to communicate with their constituents, Republicans might be doing it better.” SEC AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Story here. “Some campaign reformers have thus turned their attention to the Securities and Exchange Commission, urging […]
Friday’s political law links
STOCK ACT PASSED. News here. “The Senate voted 96 to 3 to pass a watered-down STOCK Act, which would bar members of Congress, their staff and some federal workers from profiting from non-public information obtained through their jobs.” President Obama’s statement is here. PERRY PAC ADVISORY OPINION. Story here. “Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been […]