Category: New York

Tues. political law links, 11-19-13

MICHELLE TO THE MAX.  Roll Call.  “First lady Michelle Obama urged donors in New York on Monday to contribute to Democrats’ efforts to hold the Senate majority in 2014, saying ‘the midterm elections matter’ in helping the president’s agenda move forward.” HOUSE EXTENDS AND EXPANDS CAMPAIGN FINANCE FINE PROGRAM. House Floor action on HR 3487 […]

Friday’s top political law links

SUPREMES AND ETHICS. Here. “A top House Democrat is going after one of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices and trying to enlist the Chief Justice in her cause.” UNIONS WIN UNDER CU. Here. “Unions took full advantage of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2012, helping Democrats to an outside spending advantage […]

Thurs. political law links, 11-14-13

DUCK DYNASTY IN THE RING.  Roll Call.  “A Louisiana businessman hopes support from the popular “Duck Dynasty” reality show family will be enough to propel him to victory over the heir apparent in Saturday’s special election in Louisiana’s 5th District.” GAVEL SHUFFLE.  Here.  “The House Appropriations Committee executed a rare midterm leadership shuffle Wednesday.” PAKISTAN […]