Headline from January 30, 2009 Issue:
BCRA LITIGATION
FEC Deadlocked on Suit Against Soros, Ending Investigation From
2004 Campaign
FEC
FEC Postpones Final Action on Bundling Until Feb. 3, Approves Two
Advisory Opinions
ETHICS
Illinois Senators Convict Blagojevich Despite Governor's 11th Hour
Plea for Mercy
Headline from January 29, 2009 Issue:
FEC ENFORCEMENT
FEC Deadlocked on Suit Against Soros, Ending Investigation From
2004 Campaign
Headline from January 28, 2009 Issue:
SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court Sets March 24 Argument in Case Challenging FEC
Disclosure Rules
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Treasury Dept. Outlines Lobbying Limits on TARP Funds to Curb
Outside Pressure
NEBRASKA
Local Nebraska Candidate's Film in Office Not a Violation of State
Law
Headline from January 27, 2009 Issue:
GOVERNMENT ETHICS
Obama's Executive Order Limiting Gifts May Hamper Participation in
D.C. Events
ILLINOIS
Blagojevich Impeachment Trial Opens Despite Absence of the
Governor
Headline from January 26, 2009 Issue:
FEC ENFORCEMENT
Republican Commissioners' Statement Defends FEC Vote in 'November
Fund' Case
CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
Individual Contribution Limit Up to $2,400 FEC Says, Announcing
Adjustments for 2010
HOUSE ETHICS
New Ethics Board Opens for Business With Meeting on Rules, Conduct
Standards
Headline from January 22, 2009 Issue:
GOVERNMENT ETHICS
Obama Signs Executive Order on Ethics, Restricting Revolving Door,
Lobbyist Gifts
HOUSE ETHICS
Pelosi Taps Lofgren to Chair Ethics Panel; Other Members Expected
to Be Named Soon
Headline from January 21, 2009 Issue:
LOBBYING
Latest LDA Guide Modifies Requirements For Reporting Money for
Lawmaker Events
Headline from January 16, 2009 Issue:
FEC
FEC Delays Action on Bundling E&J; Walther Expects Vote in Late
January
Headline from January 15, 2009 Issue:
FEC ENFORCEMENT
Lawyers Urge FEC Procedural Changes But Questions Loom on
Enforcement Role
ILLINOIS
Illinois House Votes to Impeach Blagojevich Following Legislative
Swearing In Ceremony
Headline from January 14, 2009 Issue:
FEC ENFORCEMENT
FEC Set to Hear From Leading Attorneys, Former Commissioners on
Procedural Issues
Headline from January 13, 2009 Issue:
CONGRESS
Jefferson to Seek Supreme Court Review Of Extent of
Speech-or-Debate Protection
Headline from January 12, 2009 Issue:
ETHICS
Rod Blagojevich Becomes First Governor in Illinois History to be
Impeached
TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS
Government Drops Appeal Challenging Decision on Tax Status of
Democratic Group
SECURITIES
Rulemaking Board Calls for More Authority Over Muni Market, Citing
Unregulated Areas
Headline from January 9, 2009 Issue:
FEC ENFORCEMENT
DOJ Official Asks for FEC Cooperation In Prosecuting Campaign
Finance Crimes
ILLINOIS
Illinois House Committee Recommends Impeachment for Gov.
Blagojevich
Headline from January 8, 2009 Issue:
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES
House Overwhelmingly Approves Bill To Require Disclosure of
Library Donors
Headline from January 7, 2009 Issue:
APPROPRIATIONS
Obey, Inouye Planning to Further Curb Earmark Spending in Regular
FY 2010 Bills
CONGRESS
House Votes Changes to Rules, Including Several Ethics Rules
ETHICS
Illinois to Launch Reform Panel to Study Public Corruption Issues
Headline from January 6, 2009 Issue:
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES
House to Consider Long-Awaited Measure To Disclose Funds of
Presidential Libraries
Headline from January 5, 2009 Issue:
FEC ENFORCEMENT
GOP Members Deadlock FEC, Undermining Positions on 527s,
Embezzlement, Disclosure
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