December 14, 2012 •
News You Can Use – December 14, 2012
Federal:
Corporate Money Allowed for Inaugural Donations
Federal Court Hears Arguments on Senate Filibuster Challenge
From the States and Municipalities:
California
San Jose to Keep Strict Rules on Disclosing Lobbyists’ Texts, E-mails
Louisiana
Guilty Plea Seems to Set Stage for Charges against Former Mayor Ray Nagin
Maryland
Revolving Door for Government Staffers Questioned
Massachusetts
Jurors Deadlock on Corruption Charges against Cahill
Minnesota
Minnesota Watchdog Panel Wants to See Campaign Financing Overhaul
Missouri
Great Power Equals Greater Funding? Ethics Commission Hopes So
Montana
Judge: ATP engaged in ‘long-standing and pervasive’ abuse of discovery process
New Jersey
Bergen Insurance Broker Sentenced to Five Years for Illegal Contributions to Menendez Campaign
New York
Attorney General Seeks to Force Disclosure of More Political Donors
Ohio
Cuyahoga County Council Bans Corrupt Contractors
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