HATCH ACT REFORMS? Politico. “The official charged with enforcing the Hatch Act — the law aimed at preventing federal workers from politicking while on duty — is calling on Congress to update the statute for the information age.” WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FEC YESTERDAY?. The agency’s press release is online here. ENERGY OFFICIAL QUITS. This […]
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Tuesday’s political law links
MORE SOLYNDRA EMAILS OUT. The Times. “In releasing the new e-mails, Democrats said they were seeking to demonstrate that there was no evidence of political favoritism toward Solyndra, whose investors include a foundation run by a major fund-raiser for Mr. Obama, a connection that Congressional Republicans have emphasized. The e-mails, though, do provide new evidence […]
Monday’s political law links
CAMPAIGN EMBEZZLEMENT IN THE NEWS. Bloomberg. “As candidates raise more money for their campaigns, there is greater opportunity for nefarious treasurers to embezzle campaign cash from politicians accustomed to putting their careers in the hands of consultants, aides and volunteers, said Michael Toner, a former Federal Election Commission chairman.” COST OF CA SCANDAL. Roll Call. […]