Category: LDA

Good morning, here are political law links for 7/31/12

CORPORATE PAC CRISIS PR. Politico. “When it comes to campaign donations, corporations that suddenly find themselves crosswise with Congress know the playbook.” SUIT ON LIST. Story here. “A former Iowa staffer to Michele Bachmann’s campaign has filed suit in Des Moines against Bachmann, her presidential campaign and a number of top staffers over a list […]

Friday’s political law links (7/27/12)

OCE PROBES.  Story here.  “The Office of Congressional Ethics began nine preliminary probes during the second quarter of the year, launched more in-depth reviews of five cases and referred one matter to the House Ethics Committee for further investigation, according to a report released today.” CHAMBER ON AIR.  Story here.  “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce […]

Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links (7-23-12)

EGG INDUSTRY LOBBYING. The Hill. “The egg industry is embroiled in tense infighting ahead of a contentious hearing next week on a bill that would require farmers to use larger cages for egg-laying hens.” JAMES KAHL LOOKS AT CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW’S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. The Federal Lawyer. “New reforms may be enacted, new rules […]