“Senate-Passed “STOCK Act” Requires ‘Political Intelligence Consultants’ to Register and Report under Lobbying Disclosure Act”
A Caplin & Drysdale update.
Political intelligence? Oxymoron?
Category Archives: legislation and legislatures
“Jacked! Reform Movement Splits On How To Handle Abramoff”
TPM: “If one thing was clear at a Monday event held by the nonprofit watchdog group Public Citizen, it’s that good government types are split into two camps on the subject of Jack Abramoff. There are those who… Continue reading
“Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers’ properties”
WaPo: “Thirty-three members of Congress have steered more than $300 million in earmarks and other spending provisions to dozens of public projects that are next to or within about two miles of the lawmakers’ own property, according to a… Continue reading
“Jack Abramoff Hints at Untold Scandals”
The Caucus reports.
“SOME INTELLIGENCE ON THE ‘POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE’ PROVISIONS OF THE STOCK ACT”
How the STOCK Act Bill Almost–But Avoided–Becoming an Ethics Bill Free-for-All
Must read WaPo.
“Increasing number of ethics probes rattles House Republicans”
The Hill: “An increasing number of House Republicans are getting wrapped up in allegations of ethics violations ahead of the November elections, handing Democrats easy campaign fodder and putting the GOP in an unexpected bind.”
“Dan Walters: California politicans use power to fix the ballot game”
See this SacBee column.
“Legal Center Urges Senate to Pass STOCK Act Banning Congressional Insider Trading”
See this press release.
“Republicans May Block Nominees After Obama Recess Appointments”
Bloomberg reports.
“So Who’s a Lobbyist”
This NY Times editorial endorses reforms from the the lobbying task force of the American Bar Association [Disclosure: I am a member of the task force].
Tom Susman Talks with NPR About Gingrich, Lobbying, and His Advice
“Lobbying Dips Sharply in 2011”
WaPo reports: “Lobbying activity plunged in 2011 for the first time in a decade, most likely driven lower by the struggling economy and legislative gridlock on Capitol Hill, according to new estimates released Thursday.”
“Arizona Candidate Challenged Over English Skills”
NYT: “What began as an effort by political opponents to block Mrs. Cabrera from the ballot for a seat on the City Council has mushroomed into an uncomfortable discussion of just how fluent Arizona officeholders need to be. Like… Continue reading