Yearly Archives: 2010

PACs and the Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Corporate Spending

There is a lot of palace intrigue within the campaign finance community over the case before the U.S. Supreme Court to alter a one hundred year-old ban on corporate spending in elections.  In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the … Continue reading

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SCOTUS Alert–Citizens United

As many know, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission yesterday.  The airwaves and websites have been buzzing with political operatives on both sides of the spectrum lambasting or praising the decision.  While … Continue reading

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The Looming Grassroots Challenge

In the last several years, campaign finance, ethics and lobbying reforms have created a new paradigm for federal government affairs programs.  Opportunities for lobbyists to build relationships with lawmakers are now fewer and more difficult to navigate, making the role of grassroots advocacy more important … Continue reading

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