PERRY FUNDRAISING IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Politico. “Adding to the problem, these allies said, is that Perry has never had to raise money under the intense national media scrutiny of a presidential campaign or the more restrictive federal rules — and they question whether some of his early fundraising efforts were fully vetted for compliance with […]
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Political law links for Monday, August 15, 2011
T-PWND. The Post. “Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty is ending his bid for the Republican nomination for president, he told about 75 supporters on an early morning conference call from Iowa on Sunday.” PERRY SUPER PACS. The Times notes the proliferation of super PACs supporting Rick Perry. “At least seven so-called superPACs — technically independent […]
Proposed new lobbying rules, wooing donors, a CEO donation, and more political law links
ABA PROPOSES NEW LOBBYING RULES. Roll Call. “The American Bar Association has urged Congress to require the registration of more lobbyists, compel the disclosure of lobbying activities in more detail and narrow the types of contributions federally registered lobbyists can make to lawmakers running for re-election.” PITCHING WOO TO DONORS. Politico. “They’re the kind of […]