Federal:

FEC Denies Same-Sex Appeal

K Street’s Bounce Proves Elusive

From the States and Municipalities:

Alabama – Barron, Former Aide Indicted

Arkansas – Arkansas House Sends Ethics, Petition Rules to Voters

California – ‘Hacking’ Open Financial Disclosure Data

California – Many Private Interests Were Brown’s Fellow Travelers in China

Florida – Legislators Finish Rewrite of Ethics, Campaign Bill

Illinois – Emanuel Campaign Taking Donations from Hotel Developers with Projects in Works

Iowa – Affidavit Says Bachmann Approved Hidden Payments to Iowa Senator

New Jersey – Campaign Finance Overhaul by N.J. Senate Democrats Would Also Reform Pay-to-Play

North Carolina – Sweepstakes Donor’s Checks to NC Politicians Scrutinized

Texas – Campaign Accounts Help Texas Legislators Pay Staffers

Vermont – Former Lt. Gov. Dubie, RGA Agree to Settle Election Lawsuit with State

Washington – Donate to Sick Lawmakers? Limits Apply to Some Gifts

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