TIMES ON DISCLOSURE. Here. “Now many lawsuits across the country are seeking to gut even limited disclosure laws in states like Maine, Florida and West Virginia. James Bopp Jr., who initiated the Citizens United case, is a prime mover behind cases attacking disclosure.” PELOSI PUSH FOR DISCLOSE 2012. Story here. TIMES ON DISLCOSE 2012. Here: […]
Category: Senate
Good morning, here are political law links for 2/3
STOCK ACT PASSAGE. Roll Call. “The Senate passed the STOCK Act on a 96-3 vote this evening after a surprisingly open amendment process forced lawmakers to take stands on a series of ethical restrictions and earmarks.” The Post report is here. “In a sign of just how unpopular Congress has become, rank-and-file senators hijacked a […]
Political law links for Fri., Jan. 27, 2012
STOCK ACT SET FOR VOTE. Roll Call. “The Senate is set to vote on taking up legislation Monday that would explicitly ban federal lawmakers and their staff from trading on insider information.” ROMNEY TO REVISE. Story here. “Mitt Romney could face new questions about his overseas investments after a campaign official acknowledged to NBC News […]