Category: FEC

Thurs., Nov. 29, 2012 political law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 29, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, Florida, Foreign Laws, Vermont

CU AND THE FALL OF ROME. Volokh. “Various arguments can be made against Citizens United, or against the alleged corruption of modern politics more generally. But strained analogies to ancient Rome add little to the debate over these issues.” SNOWE’S GIVING. Story here. “Snowe for Senate, using campaign funds that Snowe didn’t need, donated $19,545 […]

Good morning – today’s political law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 27, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, Florida, Illinois, LDA, Pennsylvania, Rule G-37, Voting, Wisconsin

CACHET CASH. Roll Call. “Certainly some celebrities from the entertainment industry have been elected to office.” RACE FOR JACKSON SEAT. Story here. “The resignation of Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. has opened a pipeline of aspiring Chicago Democrats eyeing the vacant seat.” CEO CONNECT. Story here. “In an effort find allies in the business community, […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (11/26)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 26, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, Foreign Laws, House, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas

EYEING EXITS. The Hill. “With President Obama’s reelection a done deal, headhunters are expecting worn-out administration aides to look for new jobs in the influence industry.” SUPER PACS 14 & 16. Politico. “Shortly after Election Day, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and top White House aides spoke at a three-day […]