Allegations in FEC Contributions Case Hounds Buchanan
6/18/2011 Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Republican from Florida and a rising third-term member of the House, is facing public scrutiny over his previous ownership of a car dealership alleged to have made illegal contributions to his campaign. He plays a key role in the fundraising efforts for Republicans in Congress. Documents were filed by […]
Wineries Bill in Oregon Advances
6/18/2011 A bill that would give Oregon wineries more liberty to participate in some new commercial undertakings on land delineated for farm use was approved on Wednesday by the Senate, but only with the understanding that the measure still requires a number of amendments. In Lane County, the conflict over business activities on farmland […]