Political Activity Law
This blawg "discusses political activity law: campaign finance rules and reforms, issue advocacy, House and Senate ethics, gift, and travel rules, lobbying disclosure at the federal and state levels, and all other aspects of laws regulating how individuals and groups participate in the political and policy process."
Author: Eric Brown is a lawyer in Washington, D.C.
Blawg Related Categories: Election Law • Legislation & Lobbying
Recent Posts from Political Activity Law
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White House’s Gibbs on Washington Post Salons
Who was invited to attend The Washington Post Company’s “salons”? Yesterday’s press briefing provided this exchange: Q Was anyone from the White House invited to attend these Washington Post salons that were reported this morning? …
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Sarah Palin’s Tweet
Gov. Sarah Palin announced she was leaving office at the end of July. Her pre-announcement tweet is here.
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Congressional Travel Under the Microscope
The WSJ examines a recent increase in Congressional travel. The spending on overseas travel is up almost tenfold since 1995, and has nearly tripled since 2001, according to the Journal analysis of 60,000 travel records.…
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Federal Election Commission Update
The Post reports that two senators are blocking the nomination of SEIU lawyer John Sullivan to a position on the Federal Election Commission.
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Washington Post and the Lobbyist-Cash Connection
The Post covers its own controversy surrounding plans to host lobbyists, journalists, and government officials (for a fee.) Even without the newsroom’s participation, the aggressively worded pitch conveys the impression that The Post is offering…
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The Washington Post’s Cash for Access Plan
The Times reports that the Post’s “salon” program to facilitate contact between lobbyists and officeholders and officials has been canceled. A flier sent to potential sponsors of the first such event, set for July 21…
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Should the Government Be Able to Ban This Advertisement?
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FEC Fine for Alleged Funneling
Roll Call reports that the Federal Election Commission concluded a case involving allegedly reimbursed contributions.
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Facebook’s Fleeting Activism?
The Post examines Facebook’s potential for social and political activism. After noting how the death of Neda Agha Solton generated huge interest, the article continues: But whether our virtual virtuousness will result in real-world action…
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Survey of Governor Travel
Where is your Governor? The Post reports on new attention being paid to where our nation’s governors are flying-off to. Governors across the nation vary greatly when it comes to the release of their schedules,…