Category: Texas

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (Fri. June 8, 2012)

DEMANDS ON WATERS REPORT. Roll Call.  “A group of House Democrats today sent a letter to the Ethics Committee asking it to release the findings of the special counsel who concluded the committee had not violated the rights of Rep. Maxine Waters as it prepared its case against the California Democrat.” ETHICS GUIDANCE ON DISCLOSURE.  […]

Political law links for Wed., April 4, 2012

LIBYAN LOBBYING.  The Hill.  “The first Washington firm to sign up with the Libyan rebels during the successful revolution against Moammar Gadhafi will no longer be working for free.” RECESS AND K ST.  Politico.  “It might be Easter recess for Congress, but that doesn’t mean K Street is taking a break.” SUPER PACS AND DEMOCRACY.  […]

Political law links for Nov. 9, 2011

LETTERMARKING AND PHONEMARKING UPDATE.  The Hill.  “The draft memo from the Obama administration could make disclosure of lettermarking and phonemarking routine — a possibility welcomed by watchdog groups, but feared by lobbyists who make their living off the appropriations process.” STEVENS CASE QUESTIONS.  Politico.  “Senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Eric […]