BLOOMBERG MOVE. FB. “Michael Bloomberg announced he will transfer $18 million from his failed presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee—a move experts say exploits a loophole in campaign finance laws.” REVERSAL CLAIM. NYT. “Michael R. Bloomberg on Friday abandoned plans to form a new super PAC for the presidential race and employ his campaign organizers […]
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3.18.20 political law links
NEW FEC FACT SHEET ON COVID-19 MEASURES. FEC. “The FEC does not have statutory authority to extend filing deadlines, but it may choose not to pursue administrative fines against filers prevented from filing by reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. See 11 CFR 111.35.” WHAT MEMO SHOWS. WE. “Federal prosecutors detailed the alleged foreign lobbying […]
3.17.20 political law links
PAC DONE. CNBC. “Joe Biden’s recent string of primary victories appears to have satisfied wealthy donors who were discussing the creation of a super PAC aimed at pushing Sen. Bernie Sanders out of the race.” PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUND BALANCE. FEC. The latest balance in the fund is $361,356,430. GLOBAL PANDEMIC, REPORTS DUE. FEC. “Monthly […]