December 21, 2012 •
News You Can Use Digest – December 21, 2012
National:
NRA Power and Money Goes a Long Way in States
The GOP’s Electoral College Scheme
Federal:
Colbert Super PAC to Give to Charities
Crossroads GPS Claim: What Karl Rove’s dark money nonprofit told the IRS
From the States and Municipalities:
Alaska
Legislative Aide Resigns after Anti-Islamic Agenda Crosses into Public Role
Arkansas
Admitted Inappropriate Relationship Threatens McDaniel’s 2014 Bid to Become Arkansas’ Governor
California
More Valuable Gifts, Contributions Allowed to Politicians in 2013
California
State Political Watchdog to Enforce San Bernardino County’s Campaign Finance Ordinance
Louisiana
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to End Contracts with Firm Tied to Ray Nagin Bribery Probe
New York
Cup of Coffee Limit Perks Up Again
New York
NY State Urges Aetna to Reveal Political Spending
Washington
House Bill Would Impose Fees on Lobbyists, Others
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