CONVENTION FUNDING STORY. The Post. “Although the host committee needs to raise $37 million, it is banned, under new rules imposed by the Obama campaign and the Democratic Party, from accepting corporate cash and individual donations of more than $100,000 — for the first time in history.” HOUSE ETHICS IN THE NEWS. The Post. “The […]
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Political law links for Tuesday, March 13, 2012
LIMBO FOR DONORS. Roll Call. “The extended Republican presidential primary has left many GOP donors paralyzed — unsure of whether to invest in the upcoming battle against President Barack Obama or focus on Congressional races.” SUPER PAC AND BACHUS RACE. Story here. “Beason, Bachus’ most serious challenger, hasn’t raised much money. But an outside super […]
Leap day political law links
FEC MEETING AGENDA. The agenda for Thursday’s meeting of the Federal Election Commission is online here. SPENDING ON SOLYNDRA. Politico. “House Republicans love hyping the half-billion dollars they say the Obama administration squandered on Solyndra’s loan guarantee.” SUPER PAC RACE DYNAMICS. National Journal. “The super PAC ad campaign gives the onetime House speaker hope that […]