ETHICS UPDATE. Roll Call. “The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is continuing an investigation into Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez’s former employment of a lobbyist.” DATA ACT TO PRESIDENT. Roll Call. “Recently, in a victory for open data, both chambers of Congress passed with bipartisan support the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act.” DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE […]
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Wed. political law links
MULLIN ETHICS DEVELOPMENTS. WP. “Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) may have violated House ethics rules and federal laws by earning outside income beyond permissible levels last year, according to a new congressional watchdog report released Monday.” NO SPECIAL PANEL. POLITICO. “The House Ethics Committee will not appoint a special investigative panel to look into allegations that […]
Monday’s political law links
WHO’S READY? Politico. “A pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC named several prominent Democratic donors on Friday in its push to build support for the former secretary of state to run for president in 2016.” C-4’S AND THE SUPERBOWL. Fox News. President Obama discussed the topic with Bill O’Reilly during the pre-game interview. LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ESTABLISHED. […]