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Good morning, here a today’s political law links (12/10/12)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 10, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, Alabama, FEC, House, IRS, Texas

WRAP-UP FROM THE TIMES. Here. “Friday overflowed with news about the inexorable influence of money in politics, none of it good. Every aspect of the post-election financial reports showed how this year’s campaigns took an irreversible turn for the worse.” OCE, FEC, AND THE CLIFF The Times. “As Congress waits for negotiators to resolve the […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (11/26)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 26, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, Foreign Laws, House, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas

EYEING EXITS. The Hill. “With President Obama’s reelection a done deal, headhunters are expecting worn-out administration aides to look for new jobs in the influence industry.” SUPER PACS 14 & 16. Politico. “Shortly after Election Day, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and top White House aides spoke at a three-day […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (11/5/12)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 5, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, Colorado, FEC, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Voting

LESSONS OF 12. Too soon? Politico: “This is the new normal in congressional politics, where money, power and control have shifted away from party committees and candidates to deep-pocketed outside groups that — thanks to Citizens United and other recent court decisions — aren’t restricted by contribution limits. DISABLED VOTING ISSUES. Story here. The report […]