Category: House

Political law links for Tues., May 1, 2012

COMPLAINT FILED. Politico. “Two congressional watchdog groups lodged a complaint with the Federal Election Commission Monday alleging that GOP Rep. Aaron Schock violated federal campaign rules when he solicited a $25,000 donation from House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to be used in a bitter Republican-on-Republican primary.” FL PARTY SANCTIONED. Story here. “On Monday, the RNC […]

Political law links for Thurs., April 19, 2012

WINNING ONLINE IN 2012.  A webinar is online here. EARMARKS AND COPING.  Roll Call.  “Winning Congressional earmarks wasn’t just big business on K Street. It was the business, and most everyone downtown had a piece of it.” WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FORUM?  HuffPo.  “On Wednesday morning, dozens of activists and more than a dozen members […]

Political law links for Friday the 13th

HOUSE MAJORITY PAC UPDATE.  Story here.  “House Majority PAC, a Democratic-aligned super PAC, continues to expand its operation, announcing today the hiring of three Democratic operatives.” POLITICAL ADS COMING TO PBS.   Story here.  “A court of appeals on Thursday struck down a law that bans political ads on public TV and radio stations, clearing the […]