Holtzman Vogel Law and Policy Update
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Another FEC Decision on 527s, Incorporating WRTL Standard to 100.22(b)–This Time 4-0
See here.
“U.S. suit challenges Lake Park elections”
The Palm Beach Post offers this report.
“Criminal charges filed against ACORN, two employees”
The Las Vegas Sun offers this report. I got a lot of pushback during the general election when I said that ACORN’s business model was “broken.” I continue to believe it, in light of the allegations made clear here:… Continue reading
“Obama FEC Choice Draws Mixed Reviews”
Public Campaign Gives Strong Endorsement to FEC Nominee Sullivan
See here.
It’s Sessions as Ranking Judiciary Committee Member, Through 2010
So reports The Hill and Politico.
I recall being questioned by Sen. Sessions on the constitutionality of the renewed Section 5. He was clearly one of the most skeptical of Section 5’s renewal, but he did not sign on… Continue reading
The FEC, the Times and the Post
There are some major, troubling things happening at the FEC. If you follow this blog, you know that there have been a number of key 3-3 splits along party lines in recent months, on some important, high profile complaints. As… Continue reading
“Franken’s in limbo as the weeks grind on”
The Star Tribune offers this report.
“A Bad Time To Cut Voting Rights Protections”
Eliza on NAMUDNO.
When Will the May 19 Special Election in California Be Over? Thanks to Early Voters, Perhaps Well Before Election Day
See this LA Times report.
“Doubting Discrimination: The troubling case of conservative skepticism over voting rights violations”
The Washington Post offers this editorial.
“Feds Launch Investigation into Edwards Campaign”
Political Wire offers this report. I recall getting a lot of press calls about this question when the affair became public, then heard nothing until now.
President Obama Admits Voting Rights Decision by Justice O’Connor Incomprehensible
See the end of this article.