THE TIMES ON THE FEC. Editorial here. DC’S LOBBYING FOR DC. The Post. “After its latest disappointment at the hands of Congress and the White House, the District of Columbia faces a difficult question: Can a city that is bursting with lobbyists do a better job lobbying for itself?” SAVING TRANSPARENCY. From The Hill. “House […]
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Bundling, donor disclosure, ethics stories and some political law links
BUNDLE OF FUN. What’s expected of bundlers this cycle? Politico reports. “The campaign’s ask for bundlers: $700,000 total. Each bundler is being asked to generate a combined $350,000 in contributions to the Democratic National Committee and the re-election campaign in 2011 and 2012, a two-year plan that could provide a steady flow of cash.” IDENTIFYING […]
Conflicts, staffer asks, bribery abroad, nuke and tech industry lobbying, and more in today’s links
CHARGES FOR HAMPTON IN ENSIGN-RELATED MATTER. Roll Call reports. “Former Senate aide Doug Hampton has been indicted on charges that he violated conflict of interest laws — over allegations that he contacted his former boss, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), in violation of the chamber’s ‘revolving door’ rules — the Justice Department announced Thursday.” The DOJ […]