HOLIDAY PARTY RULES. Roll Call. “The House Ethics Committee issued fresh guidance Wednesday, as it has done in recent years, to help anxious staffers and members of Congress relax while they nibble on cocktail weenies and bites of cheese.” CONTRIBUTION RULES HIGHLIGHTED. H&K. “It is an unfortunate fact that political activity, while protected by the […]
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CASSIDY STEPPING DOWN. Politico. “One of the Beltway’s premier lobbyists, Gerry Cassidy, is stepping aside from his official role at the iconic D.C. lobbying firm that bears his name, POLITICO has learned.” DATA DEAL. Politico. “After nearly a year of discussion over the fate of reams of Obama campaign data, officials have decided to transfer […]
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MICHELLE TO THE MAX. Roll Call. “First lady Michelle Obama urged donors in New York on Monday to contribute to Democrats’ efforts to hold the Senate majority in 2014, saying ‘the midterm elections matter’ in helping the president’s agenda move forward.” HOUSE EXTENDS AND EXPANDS CAMPAIGN FINANCE FINE PROGRAM. House Floor action on HR 3487 […]