Category: FEC

Markey and Madoff

Rep. Ed Markey will not be keeping contributions from Bernard Madoff, according to this report. Markey had received $10,000 in contributions from Madoff and his wife in campaign cycles going back to 1992–though none in in the last two campaigns. That makes Markey the third-highest recipient of Madoff money among current members of Congress, according […]

FEC Passes HLOGA Language

The Federal Election Commission approved language of a rule addressing lobbyist-bundled contributions by a 6-0 vote today.  Contrary to reports, the rule language will not become law until thirty days after the Commission approves its explanation and justification for the rule (expected in mid-January) and transmits the final rule and explanation to Congress.