LOBBYING BAN PERIOD ENDS. Roll Call. “For nearly 100 ex-Members of Congress who were wiped out in the 2010 elections or who left office on their own terms, the shackles came off this week. They are now free to lobby on Capitol Hill.” CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM LAUNCH. Politico. “Impressed by the effectiveness of the […]
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Nothing about Iowa, only today’s political law links
ROEMER SEEKS PUBLIC FUNDS. News here. “The Federal Election Commission has only received one request for primary season matching funds, so far. It is from Buddy Roemer, who is simultaneously seeking the Republican nomination and the Americans Elect nomination.” OBAMA AMENDING. Politico. “It adjusted downward its contribution and cash-on-hand figures by a few thousand dollars, […]
Holiday franking, financial disclosure, texting money, and more political law links
HOLIDAY FRANKING ADVICE. Story here. “Members of Congress send millions of dollars worth of mail to constituents every year but there are official rules that govern what can and cannot be said in those mailings. Members are barred, for example, from saying anything that might be construed as advocating their re-election.” LOBBYING XL. The Hill. […]