BLAGO GUILTY. The Trib. BLAGO CASE TO SPARK REFORMS? Story here. “Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on federal corruption charges Monday shows a need for more state government reform.” ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. McComish news here. Politico also covers the case. The Times opines here. FEDERAL CANDIDATE AND OFFICEHOLDER SOLICITATION FOR […]
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WILL THERE BE ANY REVISED LDA GUIDANCE THIS JUNE? Check here if you’re anxiously awaiting the potential release of new LDA guidance. LOBBYING AND THE DEBT LIMIT. Roll Call. “K Street lobbyists are scrambling to defend industry tax breaks and spending programs from ending up as fodder to reduce the deficit in the debt limit […]
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DRAFT EO A FLASHPOINT. The Hill. “In recent weeks, lawmakers have tried repeatedly to add amendments to larger legislation either in opposition to or support of the draft order.” NEW GENERAL COUNSEL FOR FEC. The Federal Election Commission announced that a new General Counsel will join the agency in September. REAL TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA. U.S. […]