THE LATEST IN PAY TO PLAY. Lex. “Regulators and lawmakers across the United States have put forward new pay-to-play rules to further limit campaign contributions by companies and individuals that do business with or lobby the government.” INAUGURAL HAUL. Hill. “President Trump’s inaugural committee raised a record-breaking $106.7 million to pay for his inauguration festivities, […]
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Rules, pleas, fines, and more political law links
RULE MAKES NO SENSE. WE. “Republicans and Democrats tend to disagree about how much regulation of campaign finance is desirable, but we all ought to want laws that make sense.” FIGHTING CHARGES AT TRIAL. CNS. “Former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges he defrauded charities to fund his campaigns, and […]
Spring Political Law Links for Monday
SHAREHOLDER MOVE. IJ. “Berkshire said adopting the shareholder proposal from Tom Beers and Mary Durfee on political contributions could expose it to ‘reputational and business risks’ and hurt shareholders.” STOCKMAN ACCUSED. BBN. “Federal authorities arrested former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman on charges of using contributions intended for a non-profit in his political campaign. He is […]