2012 POLITICAL MONEY ECOSYSTEM. The Post. “Many of the corporate executives convicted of campaign-finance crimes during Watergate could now simply write a check to their favorite super PAC or, if they want to keep it secret, to a compliant nonprofit group. Corporations can spend as much as they want to help their favored candidates, no […]
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Here are Friday’s political law links (6/15/12) and have a great weekend
SEN. MCCONNELL AT AEI. Senator McConnell will address AEI today at 11:15. More here. I’ll be there and hope to share a photo on Monday. RETIRED MEMBERS’ USE OF FUNDS. The Post. “Those who become lobbyists are much more likely than other former lawmakers to put remaining money to political use — donating to lawmakers […]
Good morning, here are today’s political law links for Thurs., June 14th
BUNDLING IN THE NEWS. Roll Call. “Romney’s success in outraising President Barack Obama last month was thanks in part to his exclusive team of Beltway lobbyist bundlers, who have collectively pulled in $1.2 million for his campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.” EDWARDS CASE UPDATE. The Hill. “The Department of Justice announced on […]