On April 18, the U.S. Senate Rules Committee will hold a hearing, on the subject of possibly repealing limits in the McCain-Feingold law on how much money political parties may spend on behalf of their own nominees. Speakers in favor … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2007
On April 12, a California Superior Court in Alameda County ruled that when voters exercise their statutory right to a recount, elections officials must produce information from “inside” electronic vote-counting machines. The case was filed in November 2004, after Alameda … Continue reading
On April 13, the Reform Party asked the 11th circuit to rehear part of its decision, in the case over whether the party must pay back $333,000 to the Federal Election Commission. The 11th circuit had refused to rule on … Continue reading
On April 13, a U.S. District Court in Missouri ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice made a legal error when it sued Missouri’s Secretary of State, under the “Motor Voter” Law of 1993. The United States sued Missouri Secretary … Continue reading
On April 15, the New Hampshire Libertarian Party held a state convention and nominated George Phillies for president. The national Libertarian Party won’t choose a presidential candidate until May 2008. Phillies is seeking the national nomination. Under the United States … Continue reading