HATCH ACT REFORM? Scott Coffina’s discussion of Hatch Act reform is online here. “The purpose of the proposed amendments to the Hatch Act are to spare government employees from some of this law’s harshest applications. This motive is to be applauded, but its execution should be complete, with comprehensive amendments that truly meet that goal.” […]
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Good morning, here are political law links for Tues., May 8, 2012
SUPER PACS AND SATIRE. Roll Call. “Want to get big money out of politics? Set up a super PAC.” K STREET PUNDITRY. Story here. “Handicapping races and dispensing other political wisdom helps a firm’s clients figure out how to dole out campaign donations and position for legislative victories after Election Day.” UNION ACTIVITY. Story here. […]
Monday’s political law links and an upcoming feature
SUPER PAC PACT EDITORIAL. The Times. “Congress could also require disclosure of donors, and end the coordination between outside groups and political parties. That is increasingly unlikely, however, as long as some members of Congress owe their elections, and their allegiance, to the same groups.” NEW VOTER ID LAWS. The Times. “Advocates of the new […]