Category: FEC

Here are the political law links for Wed., June 13, 2012

CRAIG SUED.  Story here.  “Former Republican U.S. Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho was sued Monday by federal election regulators who contend he misused some $217,000 in campaign funds for his legal defense after his arrest in a 2007 airport bathroom sex sting.” TEA PARTY PLATFORM MOVES.  Roll Call.  “James Bopp Jr., a prominent conservative lawyer […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (6/11/12)

POST URGES MORE BUNDLER DISCLOSURE. Here. “Both President George W. Bush, during his two campaigns, and Arizona Sen. John McCain, during his 2008 presidential race, released lists of their key fundraisers and, at least within general parameters, some indication of their hauls. But Mr. Romney’s campaign has repeatedly dismissed suggestions that he follow suit. The […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (Fri. June 8, 2012)

DEMANDS ON WATERS REPORT. Roll Call.  “A group of House Democrats today sent a letter to the Ethics Committee asking it to release the findings of the special counsel who concluded the committee had not violated the rights of Rep. Maxine Waters as it prepared its case against the California Democrat.” ETHICS GUIDANCE ON DISCLOSURE.  […]