Category: House

Today’s political law links

TIMES ON DISCLOSURE. Here. “Now many lawsuits across the country are seeking to gut even limited disclosure laws in states like Maine, Florida and West Virginia. James Bopp Jr., who initiated the Citizens United case, is a prime mover behind cases attacking disclosure.” PELOSI PUSH FOR DISCLOSE 2012.  Story here. TIMES ON DISLCOSE 2012.  Here:  […]

Friday’s political law links for 2/10

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM MOVES.  Roll Call.  “House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi defended President Barack Obama’s move to embrace his super PAC today, even as she trumpeted new legislation aimed at increasing disclosure of corporate spending in campaigns.” MORE ON DISCLOSE 2012.  Rep. Van Hollen’s Office.  There’s a link to draft legislation there. PELOSI SOLICITATION?  The […]

Political law links for Wed., 2/8

STOCK ACT MOMENTUM.  Roll Call.  “Even while Congress sprints to pass a major reform bill that gained momentum following one media exposé, the hits keep coming.” STOCK ACT EMBITTERS.  The Hill.  “Popular legislation to curb insider trading by lawmakers took on a contentious and partisan edge Tuesday, with Nancy Pelosi and Eric Cantor coming under […]