Category: FEC

Fines in state cases and other political law links, 9/12/13

EMAIL ISSUE. BLT. “Dickstein Shapiro was the unexpected target of ire today by Republican and Democrat members of the House Committee on Government Reform, who assailed the firm for conduct that ‘crosses the line.’” CLINTON CONNECTION. The Post. “The D.C. businessman at the center of an ongoing city corruption investigation secretly spent more than a […]

Wed., 9/11/13 political law links

WHAT JACKSON DID WRONG.  Roll Call.  “The Statement of Offense includes a long list of personal expenses for which Jackson used campaign funds, ranging from the mundane to the surreal.” NEW L-PAC.  Here.  “Another member of Congress who sits on the House Financial Services Committee starts a leadership PAC.” CA:  $50,000 DISCLOSURE FINES.  Story here.  […]

No RGIII, only today’s political law links

MEMBER WEALTH.  Roll Call.  “Rep. Darrell Issa — long one of the wealthiest lawmakers — is now the richest member of Congress with a reported minimum net worth of more than $355 million.” TREASURER RESIGNS.  Story here.  “The treasurer of former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s campaign committee has resigned less than a month after Jackson […]