Secretary of state supports reform »
Secretary of state supports reform Colorado Secretary of State Bernie Buescher told business leaders at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce that his office has a three-part mission for elections. Read more on Elbert County News
Wall St’s last stand against reform »
Wall St’s last stand against reform Wall Street is making a last stand against regulatory reform in behind-the-scenes meetings in Congress, where lobbyists hope to use high-stakes horse trading to blunt provisions that could cost the industry billions of dollars. Read more on Stuff
B.O. futures exec to defend exchange in D.C. »
B.O. futures exec to defend exchange in D.C. Media Derivatives CEO Robert Swagger will be in Washington on Thursday talking to lawmakers about why a federal regulator’s approval this week of movie boxoffice futures trading shows that critics’ concerns are unfounded. Read more on The Hollywood Reporter
8 House members investigated over fundraisers held near financial reform vote »
8 House members investigated over fundraisers held near financial reform vote The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating eight lawmakers who held fundraisers within 48 hours of a major House vote on a Wall Street reform bill or received substantial donations from business people with a financial stake in the bill, according to congressional sources [...]
Banking Regs »
Banking Regs House and Senate scramble to ready banking regulation bill by July 4th deadline Read more on KFWB News 980 Los Angeles
Denver law firm Brownstein Hyatt surges to fifth in lobbying revenues »
Denver law firm Brownstein Hyatt surges to fifth in lobbying revenues Denver law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has long been plugged into Washington’s corridors of power. Read more on Denver Post
Legislators tweaking financial overhaul »
Legislators tweaking financial overhaul The Associated Press It only takes a few of the most contentious issues to upend a careful political equilibrium as lawmakers try to blend House and Senate bills into a single rewrite of banking regulations. Read more on The Ocala Star-Banner
Lobbyists use federal law to sidestep disclosure; non-profits can avoid N.J. pay-to-play rules »
Lobbyists use federal law to sidestep disclosure; non-profits can avoid N.J. pay-to-play rules A new group is airing radio ads that pitch Governor Christie’s tax cap proposal, once again raising questions about who funds such efforts and, more important, advocates say, what donors may have to gain. Read more on The Record and Herald News
Japan whaling bribery claims ‘common knowledge’ »
Japan whaling bribery claims ‘common knowledge’ A conservation activist says it is common knowledge that Japan bribes small nations for their support on whaling. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Only one black on ballot to serve in Colorado legislature »
Only one black on ballot to serve in Colorado legislature When Democrat Angela Williams announced her legislative bid, supporters viewed her as the perfect candidate for 2010: a small-business woman and a political newcomer. Read more on Denver Post
Candidate Q & A: Senate District 32 »
Candidate Q & A: Senate District 32 Incumbent Republican Judson Hill first won election to this office, which represents east Cobb and Sandy Springs, in 2004. Challenger Lynda Coker is the chief deputy to Sheriff Neil Warren, and pre… Read more on Marietta Daily Journal
Nation Dispatches »
Nation Dispatches GREENSBORO, N.C. Lightning struck a large gasoline tank early Sunday in North Carolina, igniting a blaze that closed sections of two interstate highways in both directions for several hours, authorities said. Read more on Portland Press Herald
Don McNay: Why Term Limits Don’t Work »
Don McNay: Why Term Limits Don’t Work I’m Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My Life Gonna Make A Difference Gonna Make It Right -Michael Jackson I met Harry Moberly in… Read more on The Huffington Post
GOLIS: Consultants here, there, everywhere »
GOLIS: Consultants here, there, everywhere By Pete Golis The Press Democrat In a tweet last week, Supervisor Shirlee Zane celebrated the Board of Supervisors’ decision to pursue contracts that will benefit two hometown recycling companies. “We are supporting 95 LOCAL JOBS,” she declared. Read more on The Santa Rosa Press Democrat