CHALLENGE REJECTED. JAX. “In a case brought by a Florida couple, a federal appeals court Tuesday rejected a challenge to a campaign-finance law that places limits on contributions in primary and general elections.” IFS has the opinion and more here. PROTECT SPEECH PLEA. EFF. “As Congress and the Federal Elections Commission explore ways to counter […]
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11.28 political law links
LAW EXPLOITATION. HILL. “Washington’s foreign agents are able to operate in a legal gray zone thanks to ambiguities in the law and less-than-stringent enforcement.” APPLAUSE FOR RULES. BBR. “Congressman Derek Kilmer is praising the commissioners of the Federal Election Commission for their unanimous vote to start a process that could lead to changing the disclosure […]
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WAR CHEST INTEREST. RCJ. “John Thune has so much campaign money socked away that he now makes more from interest and dividends than some other politicians collect from donors.” OUTSIDE FUNDS. BN. “U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, bracing for another tough election battle in 2018, received at least 81 percent of his nearly $8 million campaign […]