Category: Executive Branch

Wed. political law links

BUDGET BILL CONTENTS. Opensecrets. “Buried a third of the way through the text (p. 576 of more than 1,500) is language that would prohibit any of the funds approved in the budget from being used to require disclosure by those seeking government contracts, their officers, directors or affiliates, to candidates or committees or for independent […]

Wed. political law links

FREE SPEECH SEEKS SUPREME REVIEW. Casper Star Tribune. “A conservative Wyoming-based group hopes to battle the Federal Election Commission in the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to change federal election laws.” BLOOMBERG GIVES. USAT. “Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg continues to spread his wealth on politics, this time to help Democrats retain […]

Tues. political law links, 11-19-13

MICHELLE TO THE MAX.  Roll Call.  “First lady Michelle Obama urged donors in New York on Monday to contribute to Democrats’ efforts to hold the Senate majority in 2014, saying ‘the midterm elections matter’ in helping the president’s agenda move forward.” HOUSE EXTENDS AND EXPANDS CAMPAIGN FINANCE FINE PROGRAM. House Floor action on HR 3487 […]