RISKS OF TWITTER. Roll Call. “The explosion of social media has enabled government officials to share more information than ever before with the stroke of a thumb on a phone, but the boost in communication has raised more questions and security concerns than can fit in 140 characters.” MEMBER TRAVEL IN THE NEWS. Story here. […]
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Super PACs, movies, money raised, and more political law links
ROMNEY MOVIE DEBUT. Politico. The Post has coverage here. SUPER PACS’ ROLE. The Post. “The high-spending independent groups that have formed to support the presidential candidates may be barred by law from coordinating with the candidates’ campaigns, but that doesn’t mean that their ads can’t sound almost exactly the same.” SUPER PAC FUNDERS OF 12. […]
New group launch, ban period ends, insider trading, and more political law links
LOBBYING BAN PERIOD ENDS. Roll Call. “For nearly 100 ex-Members of Congress who were wiped out in the 2010 elections or who left office on their own terms, the shackles came off this week. They are now free to lobby on Capitol Hill.” CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM LAUNCH. Politico. “Impressed by the effectiveness of the […]