A CRS inquiry prompted by concerns raised by Sen. Grassley raises issues about a government website (click image for larger view) soliciting support for President Obama’s healthcare reforms. Roll Call reports here. While agencies are allowed under federal law to use federal funds to disseminate “informational” or “educational” materials, the federal government cannot use funds […]
Category: Executive Branch
Lawmakers and officials accept hard to get World Series tickets
The WSJ examines Major League Baseball’s practice of offering lawmakers and officials a chance to buy hard-to-get game tickets. The league has sold about 75 World Series tickets to a total of 15 lawmakers or aides in the past week, according to Pat Courtney, a spokesman for Major League Baseball. Mr. Courtney declined to identify […]
Facebook profile story on White House florist
The new White House florist announced her work for the White House on her Facebook profile before an official announcement, according to The Post. “Laura Dowling is excited and honored to be named the new White House florist,” the Alexandria floral designer wrote as a status update Sunday night. Perhaps Dowling thought she was sharing […]