Category: Kentucky

Super PACs, super committees, super disclosure, super political law links today

SUPER PAC VIEW.  Charlie Spies addresses Restore Our Future in this USAT editorial.  “The activities of Super PACs, such as Restore Our Future, are not only constitutionally protected, but also are important for our democracy because they add voices to the political discourse. Restore Our Future will continue to fully comply with the law and […]

Political law links for Tuesday, May 10

ACCURACY OF FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Roll Call examines the accuracy of personal financial disclosure reports filed by Members of Congress and staff.   “A Roll Call analysis of filings with the Clerk of the House shows that three out of 10 House Members filed amendments to prior disclosures last year. In the Senate, more than 12 percent […]

Political activity law A.M. report for Tuesday, Jan. 18

POLITICAL ACTIVITY LAW A.M. REPORT FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 GOOD MORNING. Here are some of the political law stories from the last few days.  (As you can see, I’ve changed the format a little.) SPEECH OR DEBATE. The Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause and its operation in corruption investigations is the topic of this […]