Category: FEC

Political law links for 2/2

SENATE RULES AND SUPER PACS. Story here. “Now, Senate Democrats, led by New York’s Charles Schumer, chairman of the Senate Rules Commitee, say they’re going to investigate super PACs and the rules that govern them.” SUPER PACS:  WHO’S GIVING?  USAT.  “Nearly two-thirds of the $95 million that flowed into super PACs driving presidential and congressional […]

Political law links for Feb. 1

SUPER PAC DISCLOSURE DELUGE. The Times. SUPER PACS CLOSE GAP.  The Post.  “Conservative super PACs and other outside groups are helping Republicans close a yawning fundraising gap with President Obama, giving the eventual GOP presidential nominee a better chance at winning the money race by November, according to new disclosures Tuesday.” CAMPAIGN FINANCE EXPLORER. The […]

Political law links for Tues., Jan. 31, 2012

OFA GETS SQUARE.  Story here.  “Campaign personnel are being issued Square mobile credit card readers, allowing them to process donations with their iPhone or Android phones, a campaign official tells POLITICO. The rollout will happen nationwide, and involve staff at all levels.” SUPER PAC IMPACT.  Roll Call.  “Super PACs backing Newt Gingrich have dominated media […]