IT’S JUST COFFEE? Politico. “A meeting President Barack Obama hosted in the White House for his key political backers from Wall Street is under fire from good government advocates and a Bush administration ethics official who say the session appeared to bring activity related to campaign fundraising onto White House grounds.” CASH DASH. Roll Call. […]
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Money blurts, draft EO report, pro-poker lobbying and more political law links for today
CRS REPORT ON DRAFT EO ISSUES. Thanks to the helpful reader who passed along a CRS report issued last week on the Obama administration’s draft executive order involving political contributions and government contractors. “Presidential Authority to Impose Requirements on Federal Contractors” may be read here. AMERICAN CROSSROADS IN THE NEWS. Link. “National Journal is reporting […]
New GC for FEC, RTAO opinion, and more Friday political law links
DRAFT EO A FLASHPOINT. The Hill. “In recent weeks, lawmakers have tried repeatedly to add amendments to larger legislation either in opposition to or support of the draft order.” NEW GENERAL COUNSEL FOR FEC. The Federal Election Commission announced that a new General Counsel will join the agency in September. REAL TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA. U.S. […]