Category Archives: legislation and legislatures

“For freshman in Congress, focus is on raising money”

May 12, 2013, 10:46 amcampaign finance, legislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Must-read Boston Globe: Newly elected congressional Democrats had just a week to savor their victories before coming face to face with a harsh reality of Washington. At a party-sponsored orientation session, the freshmen — many still giddy from winning… Continue reading

“G.O.P. Delays on Nominees Raise Tension”

May 11, 2013, 9:21 pmlegislation and legislatures, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

Very important NYT article on what’s going on with the Senate, procedurally and politically.

“Rules Committee to Democrats: Keep It to Yourselves”

May 9, 2013, 2:12 pmlegislation and legislatures, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

Tyranny of House majority.

“How ‘political intelligence’ can come from Congress itself”

May 7, 2013, 7:47 amconflict of interest laws, legislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“The Reverse Revolving Door: How Corporate Insiders Are Rewarded Upon Leaving Firms For Congress”

May 6, 2013, 8:36 amlegislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

The Nation reports.

“Lobbyists Keep Freshmen Coming Back for More Checks”

May 6, 2013, 7:38 amcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

Political MoneyLine reports.

“The House Prefers Chaos to Order’

May 4, 2013, 6:13 pmlegislation and legislatures, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

NYT Editorial: “Regular order!” That has been the demand of House Republicans for three years, insisting on a return to the distant days when Congress actually passed budget resolutions and spending bills, instead of paying for the government through… Continue reading

“More political intelligence is under scrutiny in connection with Medicare funding decision”

May 4, 2013, 5:22 pmlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“As Senators Head for Exit, Few Step Up to Run for Seats”

May 4, 2013, 5:19 pmlegislation and legislatures, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

NYT reports.

“House of Un-Representatives”

May 3, 2013, 7:33 amlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Timothy Egan Opinionator column.

“Jeff Merkley Escalates Push For Filibuster Reform”

May 2, 2013, 8:35 amlegislation and legislatures, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

TPM reports.

“Just How Many Newt Gingrich’s Are There on K Street? Estimating the True Size and Shape of Washington’s Revolving Door”

April 26, 2013, 9:12 amlegislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

Timothy LaPira and Herschel F. Thomas III have posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Former Speaker Newt Gingrich’s choice not to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) for his “historical advice” to Freddie Mac was a… Continue reading

Is the Senate Getting Better?

April 25, 2013, 8:23 pmlegislation and legislatures, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

Jonathan Bernstein and Sarah Binder.

“The Shadow Lobbyist”

April 25, 2013, 6:24 pmlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Tom Edsall: There has been a quiet upheaval in the lobbying industry. On the surface, the firms that represent thousands of businesses, trade associations and special interests are taking a beating. In practice, however, the lobbying industry is moving below… Continue reading