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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fair Political Practices Commission

February 14, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 14, 2024 8:08 pm

How was the FPPC created? The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) was created by Proposition 9 as part of the Political Reform Act of 1974 (PRA) that was adopted by the statewide electorate. What is the FPPC? The FPPC is a...

On Neutering Lobbyists

January 15, 2024 2:55 amJanuary 16, 2024 1:34 pm

“It takes two to lie – one to lie and one to listen.” There is more truth in this Homer Simpson quote than most of us would like to admit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qoqmmIY1dQ There is also a kernel of an idea as...

Former Congressman Duncan Hunter to Receive 11 Months in Prison Over Campaign Fund Misuse

March 17, 2020 2:45 pm

On Tuesday, federal judge Thomas J. Whelan of the District Court for the Southern District of California in San Diego sentenced former Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) to 11 months in prison on the basis of Hunter pleading guilty on one...