LETTERMARKING AND PHONEMARKING UPDATE. The Hill. “The draft memo from the Obama administration could make disclosure of lettermarking and phonemarking routine — a possibility welcomed by watchdog groups, but feared by lobbyists who make their living off the appropriations process.” STEVENS CASE QUESTIONS. Politico. “Senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Eric […]
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Tuesday’s political law links for November 8, 2011
BANK FOR R’S. Story here. “With just one branch and a small staff, Chain Bridge Bank has the unassuming feel of a local business. But the $230 million Beltway depository founded by ex-Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R-Ill.) is fast becoming the preferred bank of the Republican Party.” GOOGLE LOBBYING UPDATE. Here. “Google confirmed Monday evening that […]
Monday’s political law links
CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW MOVERS AND SHAKERS. Scott Bieniek, Sarah Troupis, and Joseph LaRue have left Jim Bopp’s law firm to join the Cain campaign, according to this WSJ Blog report. PERRY DISCLOSES TRAVEL DEBT. The Times. “Gov. Rick Perry of Texas on Friday disclosed new travel-related campaign debts of almost $230,000 that appear to largely […]