Political and Legal Law 
Political Intelligence Panel Discussion Concludes With Recognized Need for Increased Disclosure of Non-Public Material Collection and Use – Benzinga
Last week, members of the legal, lobbying and political intelligence community convened to discuss the current state of the political intelligence industry. Held at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant, the event focused on the challenges and opportunities …
Fla. task force begins review of self-defense law – RealClearPolitics
The parents of a 17-year-old teen killed by a neighborhood watch captain asked a task force reviewing Florida’s “stand your ground law” Tuesday to recommend changing it so that defendants who initiate a confrontation can’t use it as part of … Continue reading
Gov’t report: With or without Obama’s law, US health care costs will keep outpacing economy – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — If only the economy were growing as fast. Despite a recent easing of medical costs, the nation’s health care spending will keep outpacing economic growth for the foreseeable future, government experts said Tuesday in a forecast …
After DOJ sues, Florida governor says 100 illegal voters justifies ‘purge’ – CNN
(CNN) – Removing non-U.S. citizens from lists of registered voters is a legal necessity, the Republican governor of Florida asserted Tuesday after his state was threatened with legal action by the U.S. Department of Justice over the so-called …
White House stands by Holder, calls contempt threats ‘politics’ – Politico.com
The White House is standing by Attorney General Eric Holder, as the nation’s top law enforcement official faces the threat … his observation that this is nothing more than politics. And I think that there’s nothing in today’s news or … Continue reading
Russian Rating Held Back by Politics, Lack of Overhaul, S&P Says – Bloomberg
The economy’s medium-term growth potential of about 3.5 percent “could increase quite a bit” if Russia implemented structural changes to its economy and strengthened its political and legal framework, Kai Stukenbrock, a Frankfurt-based …
FEC sues former Idaho Sen. Craig for using campaign cash to fund sex-sting legal defense – Washington Post
BOISE, Idaho — Former U.S. Sen. Larry Craig is being sued by federal election regulators who say he misused some $217,000 in campaign funds for his legal defense after a 2007 Minnesota airport bathroom sex sting. Federal Election Commission officials … Continue reading
Undoing health law could have messy ripple effects – Union-News & Sunday Republican
WASHINGTON (AP) — It sounds like a silver lining. Even if the Supreme Court overturns President Barack Obama’s health care law, employers can keep offering popular coverage for the young adult children of their workers. But here’s the catch …
Oregon senator blocks five-year extension of surveillance law – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — A Senate Intelligence Committee Democrat is blocking a five-year extension of a surveillance law used by the Obama administration to intercept the communications of terrorist suspects overseas. The move is the latest by Sen. Ron Wyden of …
Senator wants scrutiny of surveillance law – Denver Post
WASHINGTON—A Senate Intelligence Committee Democrat is blocking a five-year extension of a surveillance law used by the Obama administration to intercept the communications of terrorist suspects overseas. The move is the latest by Sen.
