Archive for December, 2008

The Obama Economic Stimulus Package and Pay-to-Play

The incoming Obama administration and members of Congress are reportedly close to an agreement on the principles of an economic stimulus package.  The costs of the plan have been reported to be anywhere from $800 billion to $1.2 trillion.  So … Continue reading

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Court Upholds Connecticut Pay-to-Play Law

In a decision issued on Friday, the District of Connecticut upheld two challenged provisions of Connecticut’s Campaign Finance Reform Act.   The first provision bans “communicator lobbyists”and their immediate family members from contributing or soliciting donations to candidates for state office.  … Continue reading

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