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6 Jan 2012, 4:46 pm by Rick Hasen
NYT Editorial:  “The Federal Election Commission ended another abysmal year with its three Republican commissioners blocking an attempt to unmask the secret donors flooding the 2012 hustings with unlimited special-interest money.’ [read post]
1 Jun 2022, 12:00 pm by Gerry W. Beyer
The Federal Election Commission recently revealed that the majority of campaign money for Bo Hines appears to be coming from his... [read post]
2 Aug 2013, 10:37 am by Nonprofit Blogger
As reported by the Daily Tax Report and others, email exchanges between the Federal Election Commission and Lois Lerner, then Director of IRS Exempt Organizations Division, reveal that the IRS may have unlawfully shared confidential tax information with the FEC,... [read post]
21 Nov 2011, 8:56 pm by Rick Hasen
BNA: “Under pressure from a congressional subcommittee, the Federal Election Commission has provided the House panel with documents describing its internal enforcement procedures, but the documents have not yet been made public. [read post]
11 Aug 2010, 12:49 pm by Marcia Coyle
The Federal Election Commission routinely dismisses complaints without explanation, depriving complainants of a basis to seek judicial review, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by a public interest organization. [read post]
21 Nov 2007, 5:48 am
The Trail blog on washingtonpost.com reports: The Federal Election Commission has reopened the door for corporations and unions to pay for television commercials during the upcoming presidential and congressional campaigns, so long as the ads avoid expressly advocating for or... [read post]
9 Sep 2009, 4:20 pm
Federal Election Commission (pdf) :: Audio via C-SPAN [read post]
11 May 2011, 9:44 am by William McGinley
Politico reports on an advisory opinion request before the Federal Election Commission filed by Facebook seeking confirmation that political ads placed on the social media platform are not required to contain a paid for by disclaimer. [read post]
6 Feb 2010, 12:26 pm by Ernster the Virtual Library Cat
Federal Election Commission, was decided last month and has generated much discussion, analysis and controversy. [read post]
2 Jun 2021, 3:13 pm by Associated Press
The Federal Election Commission fined A360 Media, formerly known as American Media, for paying Karen McDougal $150,000 in August 2016, saying the payment ... [read post]
19 Apr 2006, 3:57 am
[JURIST] The Federal Election Commission [official website] on Tuesday announced [press release] that mortgage corporation Freddie Mac [corporate website] has agreed to pay a $3.8 million fine [agreement text, PDF] to settle accusations that it directly raised campaign funds for members of Congress in violation of federal election laws. [read post]
31 Oct 2011, 8:45 pm by Rick Hasen
BNA: “A federal judge will hear oral arguments in January over a challenge to the adequacy of Federal Election Commission disclosure rules for groups planning to spend millions of dollars to influence next year’s election campaigns (Van Hollen v. [read post]
10 Jun 2015, 9:29 am by Emelina Perez
The boundaries for the states will be established by a federal commission and will be named by elected assemblies in each state. [read post]
23 Feb 2017, 9:45 am by George Ticoras, Esq.
Ravel will resign from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). [read post]
8 May 2014, 12:37 pm by George Ticoras, Esq.
In an advisory opinion released today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) acknowledged bitcoins as an acceptable form of political contribution. [read post]
3 Feb 2011, 2:28 pm by Meyers Nave
Finally, the most controversial element of the proposed rules is that, while elected members of governing boards are exempted from the definition of “municipal advisor,” non-elected board members are not! [read post]
15 Jun 2011, 7:30 am by Lucas A. Ferrara, Esq.
Federal Election Commission, corporate CEOs will be spending unprecedented millions to influence elections in 2012.If you or someone you know has a 401(k), a similar retirement account or other investments, the corporations funded by these investments could be part of the problem.Don't let your family's nest egg be used to promote the corporate agenda. [read post]
23 Jan 2009, 2:31 am
  Here is the abstract: A distinct approach to election law is emerging in the Roberts Court. [read post]
28 Aug 2009, 9:42 am
BNA offers this report ($), which begins: "An attorney spearheading the Republican Party's challenge of Federal Election Commission limits on 'soft money'' funding for political parties faced skeptical questioning from a federal court panel during a lengthy court hearing Aug.... [read post]