May 16, 2012 •
Today’s Campaign Finance, Lobbying, and Ethics News
Campaign Finance
“Ads highlight cozy campaign-super PAC relationship” by Beth Fouhy in The Associated Press.
“Sen. McCain huddles with Dems on campaign finance reform” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“Edwards’ campaign finance chairman paid mistress” by Michael Biesecker in Bloomberg Businessweek.
“Judges refuse to block disclosure ruling” by The Associated Press in Bloomberg Businessweek.
“Election decision may force disclosure of secret donors” by Matea Gold in the Los Angeles Times.
Lobbying
“Lobbying firms get big paydays in Tallahassee” by Jim Saunders in The Miami Herald.
“Law firm’s collapse leaves lobbying clients up for grabs” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
Ethics
“Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry Into No. 2 Leader in State Senate” by Danny Hakim in The New York Times.
“‘Stunt’ alleged in ethics pursuit” by Casey Seiler in the Albany Times Union.
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