SEPTA LOBBYING REPORTS IN THE NEWS. Story here. “Federal officials have determined that SEPTA repeatedly violated regulations governing the disclosure of payments to its Washington lobbyists during the last five years. The agency could face fines of up to $100,000 for each instance.” HOLDER ON ID. The Post. “‘It’s very telling that instead of making legal […]
Category: Voting
Political law links (Tues., 7/10/12)
REP. BERKLEY ETHICS UPDATE. The Post. “The House Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to launch a formal investigation into allegations that Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) used her position to benefit the financial interests of her husband — a blow to her candidacy in one of the nation’s most competitive Senate contests.” TRADEMARKS AND CAMPAIGNS. Story […]
Here are today’s political law links and have a great 4th
FARM BILL LOBBYING. The Hill. “Lobbyists on the farm bill are facing crunch time this week, even with lawmakers in both chambers out of town.” PRESIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Story here. RANGEL VOTE ISSUES. The Times. “Everywhere else in the state, workers remove flashdrives from the machines that scan ballots and take them to a central […]