Category: Oregon

Wed. political law links

MULLIN ETHICS DEVELOPMENTS.  WP.  “Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) may have violated House ethics rules and federal laws by earning outside income beyond permissible levels last year, according to a new congressional watchdog report released Monday.” NO SPECIAL PANEL.  POLITICO.  “The House Ethics Committee will not appoint a special investigative panel to look into allegations that […]

Thurs. political law links, 2-27-14

SCANDAL TWIST.  CBS Miami.  “According to CBS4 News partner The Miami Herald, Sternad has stated in federal records, for the first time, that Rivera was a part of the conspiracy to funnel illegal contributions to his campaign.” STOP TARGETING POLITICAL BELIEFS BILL.  WP.  “But as today’s vote on the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by […]

Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links

CHARITABLE MATCH RULES.  Bloomberg.  “U.S. companies, forbidden to give money directly to political action committees, are taking advantage of controversial federal rules allowing them to ask employees to do it for them in exchange for matching charitable donations.” READY FOR 16? Time. ”Hillary Clinton’s 2008 Presidential Campaign has rented its email list to Ready for […]