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 […]
Political law links for Thursday, November 3rd
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS VOTE. ReadWriteWeb. “Over the last 17 years or so, the Internet has become a major player in how voters gain information and make decisions. Since 2008, social media has proven to be a powerful force for campaigns to get out its message. That was especially prevalent in the 2010 mid-term elections and […]