Category: Executive Branch

Revolving door in the news

The Post notes departures from regulatory agencies to private industry. The vast overhaul of financial regulation and the renewed intensity of investigations into white-collar crime has been a boon for regulators, prosecutors and financial policymakers looking to cash in on their government experience.

Recess appointment for Norm Eisen

The White House press release is here. WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint six nominees to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant for an extended period of time. The President announced his intent to recess appoint the following nominees: . . . Norman L. Eisen, Nominee for […]

Today’s Political Activity Law A.M. report for Friday, Nov. 19

Good morning.  Here are some of the stories I’ve found this morning.  A note to my new subscribers — I tend to link to stories about campaign finance, lobbying and laws on lobbying, House and Senate ethics, and travel rules, and state laws on these topics.  I’m also interested in technology and politics and the […]