Subject: [EL] Electionlawblog news and commentary 1/17/11
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 1/17/2011, 3:00 PM
To: Election Law
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January 17, 2011

Will Tom DeLay Go to Jail for Campaign Finance Violations following Conviction?

One knowledgeable observer says no.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 02:48 PM

"Grand jury probes what Edwards knew about spending"

AP offers this report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 02:37 PM

"'Speech or debate" clause invoked in investigations of House members"

Washington Post reports: "lawyers familiar with the issue said speech or debate concerns come up in virtually every congressional probe because many involve legislative acts, such as whether the lawmaker obtained earmarks in exchange for campaign contributions"

Posted by Rick Hasen at 02:34 PM

"Ohio Provisional Ballots: Do Two Wrongs Make a Right?"

Josh Douglas has written this comment at the Moritz site.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 02:22 PM

"2011 Lobbying Institute: Lobbying the New Congress: Rules, Good Practices, and Perspectives on Hiring Lobbyists"

The ABA Section on Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice is holding this event in DC on February 3. Check it out!

Posted by Rick Hasen at 02:17 PM
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