Yesterday John Hinderaker posted an article at Power Line about President Obama's attempt to require any company doing business with the federal government to report political donations of their officers and directors--not just those currently required by law, but those contributions to advocacy groups (which are not currently required).
When President Obama couldn't get that legislation passed, in part because it is obviously unconstitutional, the Obama administration announced its intention to institute the same rule by executive order. So far there has been no executive order, but there has been a response by Congress.
Minority Whip Steny Hoyer's response to this potential law:
"The issue of contracting ought to be on the merits of the contractor's application and bid and capabilities," Mr. Hoyer said at his weekly press briefing. "There are some serious questions as to what implications there are if somehow we consider political contributions in the context of awarding contracts."
Thank you, Representative Hoyer, for standing up for free speech and the ability to make political donations without having to worry how those donations would impact the success of your company.
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