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Here are today’s political law links, 3/11/13

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 11, 2013
Categories In A.M. Report, California, Florida, IRS, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York

ETHICS ADVICE AND SEQUESTER. Roll Call. “The House Ethics Committee reminded lawmakers Friday they’re forbidden to use campaign funds to pay staff salaries or other office expenses that are being cut as a result of the sequester.” The memo is here. OFA CHANGE. The Post. “Reversing course after weeks of public pressure, the head of […]

Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links, 2/25/13

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 25, 2013
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, Florida, IRS, Maryland, Pennsylvania

OFA UPDATE. The Post. “Unlike political parties and other organizations set up to win elections, the OFA is not subject to federal election fundraising restrictions and disclosure requirements, meaning the public will have only limited opportunities to learn about its operations, including how revenue is collected and spent.” OFA AND DONORS. The Times. “President Obama’s […]

Today’s political law links, 2/20/13

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 20, 2013
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, Florida, IRS, Maryland

AGGREGATE LIMIT CASE TO BE HEARD. USAT. “In a move that could signal the end of a key restriction on political giving, the Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will consider a case challenging the limit on how much individuals can donate directly to federal candidates and political parties.” SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CASE. The Times. […]