The Federal Election Commission has posted some advisory opinion requests. One is from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee/Franken for Senate (2009-04) and involves recount and contest funds. Another involves a charitable match program (2009-03 (ICE)). Another asks some questions about how the law treats a single member LLC (2009-02 (True Patriot Network)).
Category: FEC
Canadians Thanked
President Obama’s message for his Canadian campaigners is getting some attention, according to this Politico report. “I want to also, by the way, thank some of the Canadians who came over the border to campaign for me during the election,” Obama said. “It was much appreciated.”
R. Allen Stanford’s Political Giving and Lobbying
The Wall Street Journal profiles R. Allen Stanford’s political contributions and lobbying here. Mr. Stanford and his affiliated companies have spent more than $5 million on lobbying fees since 2000, federal records show. The businessman and his top executives have also contributed at least $2 million to candidates, including key lawmakers, and additional thousands of […]