The Post notes departures from regulatory agencies to private industry. The vast overhaul of financial regulation and the renewed intensity of investigations into white-collar crime has been a boon for regulators, prosecutors and financial policymakers looking to cash in on their government experience.
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Earmarks by any other name are still measurable return
The Times explains how a ban on earmarks may not be as complete as you think. Lettermarking, which takes place outside the Congressional appropriations process, is one of the many ways that legislators who support a ban on earmarks try to direct money back home. In phonemarking, a lawmaker calls an agency to request financing […]
A few political law links from the last few days
I hope you had a great holiday break. Maybe you’re still enjoying some valuable time away from the daily grind. Here are a few political law links from the last few days. News in Miller lawsuit Joe Miller won’t contest Murkowski’s certification. AP. Miller’s announcement late Sunday paves the way for Murkowski – a write-in […]