APPLE’S NEW LOBBYING HELP. Politico reports: “Official lobbying disclosures show the company picked up the firm Fierce, Isakowitz and Blalock on Feb. 1 to handle ‘innovation’ issues in Washington. It’s an unexpected expansion for a company that typically keeps a low Washington profile.” NEW CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. The Hill reports on the FEC’s release of updated […]
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Fundraising rules, a lobbying plateau, and news from Japan in this morning’s political law report
WHAT’S RIGHT AND WRONG ON MEMBER FUNDRAISING. Roll Call reports. “The House Ethics Committee issued a report last month with evidence that campaign donors were offered one-on-one meetings with Members of Congress, that senior Congressional staff participated in nearly every fundraising activity a Member conducted, and that a lobbyist discussed both a legislative concern and […]
Earmark death blow, Super Bowl lobbying, and VA SBE news in political law news this A.M.
EARMARK DEATH BLOW? Politico reports on Sen. Inouye’s position on an earmark ban: “A renowned earmarker, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), said Tuesday that his panel will ban earmarks in any bills for the next two years.” More from the Times. WHY WAS OCE SPARED? “[Rep.] Bonner, now the chairman of Congress’ internal […]