MIXED PURPOSE TRAVEL RULES IN THE NEWS. Story here. “The act of presidential piggybacking — coupling official duties, in this case a speech on the economy, with political fundraising — was not pioneered by Obama but is prominently on display this year.” MOLINARI TO GOOGLE. Story here. “Former New York congresswoman Susan Molinari has signed […]
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Good morning, here are political law links for Thurs., 2/23/12
COPYRIGHT CLAIM IN EDITORIAL CONTROVERSY. The Detroit News complained about the Romney campaign’s use of an editorial. More here. RUSH ON PAUL TRAVEL ISSUES. Roll Call. “Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh wondered today whether the hosts of tonight’s GOP presidential nomination debate will ask Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) about repeatedly being double reimbursed for […]
Good morning, here are political law links for 2/22/12
WHO WAS THE MYSTERY WITNESS? Point of Order discusses the recent news that a witness in a House Ethics matter invoked the Fifth. REFORM TRAVEL REPORTING? Roll Call. “In response to reports that Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) was double-reimbursed for travel, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) is drawing up a resolution to strengthen travel reporting requirements […]