“Members of debt panel have ties to lobbyists”
WaPo reports.
Category Archives: legislation and legislatures
Petition Clause 2.0
The right to petition the White House (at least so long as you have a valid email address).
“Lobbying for reform; With Congress soon to convene, advocates gearing up for debate.”
The National Law Journal offers this report.
“Michael Mukasey Pushes to Alter Bribery Law”
Josh Gerstein of Politico offers this interesting report on the FCPA.
“Government Ethics and Bailouts: The Past, Present, and Future”
Great looking symposium in the Minnesota Law Review.
“California lawmakers try to head off Amazon sales tax referendum”
“Ping Pong and Other Congressional Pursuits: Party Leaders and Post-Passage Procedural Choice”
Barbara Sinclair has posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
Although the House and Senate differ in membership composition and internal rules, they nevertheless almost always manage to resolve their differences on legislation that has passed both chambers.… Continue reading
“The President and the Autopen: It is Unconstitutional for Someone or Something to Sign a Bill Outside of the President’s Presence”
Terry Turnipseed has posted this draft on SSRN., Here is the abstract:
On May 26, 2011, only hours before three provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act were scheduled to expire, Congress passed an extension. For days, the White House… Continue reading
“Our Legislative Districts Just Too Big”
Timm Herdt has written this column for the Ventura County Star. SacBee is polling the question of its online readers.
2011 Supplement to the Must-Have ABA Lobbying Manual Now Available
Extensive Must-Read NYT Article on Rep. Issa’s Business Interests
Lichtblau:
Most wealthy members of Congress push their financial activities to the side, with many even placing them in blind trusts to avoid appearances of conflicts of interest. But Mr. Issa (pronounced EYE-suh), one of Washington’s richest lawmakers, may… Continue reading
Here’s A Nice Illustration of Why the ABA Recommendation to Get Lobbyists Out of the Fundraising Business Makes Sense
Roll Call: Lobbyists Tout Becerra’s Appointment to Deficit Panel.
“Lobbyist Group Lauds ABA Disclosure Plan But Questions Restricting Campaign Money”
BNA reports.
The Constitutionality of ABA Proposed Limitations on Lobbyist Fundraising
As I noted recently, the ABA passed a resolution calling for greater regulation of lobbyists. The resolution was based upon a Task Force report, and then modified through the comments of various ABA sections and at the meeting itself. … Continue reading