CONVENTION COSTS. Here. “Federal taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $136 million to cover the cost of the major political parties’ presidential nominating conventions.” CONVENTION ISSUES. Story here. “In addition to nominating former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for president, the quadrennial gathering has offered a chance for company representatives and lobbyists to […]
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Political law links (8/27/12)
TODAY CANCELED. The Times. “Organizers on Saturday evening canceled Monday’s scheduled events, citing safety concerns. Forecasters said Tampa was still likely to see a storm surge that could cause flooding in low-lying areas, including the Tampa convention center.” The revised schedule is online here. CONVENTION FINANCING. Roll Call. “This year, the political costs of making […]
Good morning, here are today’s political law links (8/14)
WHAT DWS KNEW AND WHEN SHE KNEW IT. Politico. “Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz acknowledged on Monday that she knew where a major liberal super PAC’s political sympathies lay, a day after she said she had ‘no idea’ where Priorities USA Action stood.” AFL-CIO ACTION. Story here. “The super-PAC representing the nation’s largest […]