Withdrawn FEC nominee laments “broken” confirmation process

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In early August, the White House quietly informed the U.S. Senate that it was withdrawing the nomination of labor lawyer John J. Sullivan

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Senate Republicans vote no on disclosure

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Tester offers e-filing amendment to budget bill

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FBI still struggles to recreate itself as intelligence-driven agency

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The perils of a highway bill

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Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

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Nonprofits, shell corporations help shield identity of ad backers

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Ameritrade founder, auto union among top super PAC donors

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Spending by outside groups topped $1 billion by Election Day

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Bad day for super donors

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Bailed-out banks, Freddie Mac, AIG gave $6 million to 2008 conventions

By John Dunbar and Michael Beckel

Corporate donors to 2008 party conventions included financial institutions bailed out by government.

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Mel Watt enjoys close ties to financial industries

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Brokerage regulator’s portfolio, practices remain secret

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HUD criticized for sloppy management of automated underwriting

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Reform reading: Bailout paradox in Nov. 2 election

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Obama rails against those trying to 'buy this election'

By Michael Beckel

The president blasted big-money politics in his acceptance speech as a Democratic super PAC scrambled to raise more funds.

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N.C.'s public financing system drowned out by outside spending

By Chris Young

Secret money thrives in presidential, high-profile congressional contests

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Is big GOP money finally flowing to Mitt Romney?

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Daily Disclosure: Pro-Obama super PAC outpaces GOP counterpart

By Rachael Marcus

Campaign finance reformers gain new ally

By Michael Beckel

Moderate ex-senator Byron Dorgan joins ranks of campaign finance reforms endorsing public financinig.

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Lax state rules provide cover for sponsors of attack ads

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GOP senators urge FCC to avoid new disclosure rules

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CPAC panel: Shrink the Federal Election Commission

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Consider the Source: Your personal election guide

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Gridlocked election commission awaits action by Obama

By Michael Beckel

Despite a high court ruling leaving campaign finance rules up in the air, partisan FEC fails to act.

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Nonprofit spends big on politics despite IRS limitation

By Michael Beckel

Daily Disclosure: Nonprofit and super PAC team up for ad blitz

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Stealth spending on the rise as 2012 election approaches

By John Dunbar

Shaun McCutcheon hopes donation in S. Carolina election will be first of many nationwide

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Nonprofit spends big on politics despite IRS limitation

By Michael Beckel

Questions raised about whether nonprofits like Koch-connected American Future Fund are primarily about politics.

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'Tea party' nonprofits rarely endorsed political candidates

By Michael Beckel

Gridlocked election commission awaits action by Obama

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Stealth spending on the rise as 2012 election approaches

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Daily Disclosure: Nonprofit and super PAC team up for ad blitz

By Rachael Marcus

Opponents of coal influence elections anonymously

By Michael Beckel

Clean energy-focused nonprofit provided more than 99 percent of super PAC's money.

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Dem senator: Campaign finance laws a 'mockery'

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Nonprofits, shell corporations help shield identity of ad backers

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Consider the Source: Your personal election guide

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Former FEC lawyer, a Republican, touts transparency

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Center report prompts request for FEC hearing on super PACs

By Dave Levinthal

Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig cites Center article in calling for FEC hearing.

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Which super PACs started 2013 with the most cash?

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Court opened door to $933 million in new election spending

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Dem senator: Campaign finance laws a 'mockery'

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Former FEC lawyer, a Republican, touts transparency

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CPAC panel: Shrink the Federal Election Commission

By Michael Beckel

Lawyers propose shutting down campaign finance agency, or at least limiting its reach.

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Campaign finance reformers gain new ally

By Michael Beckel

Lax state rules provide cover for sponsors of attack ads

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GOP senators urge FCC to avoid new disclosure rules

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Shaun McCutcheon hopes donation in S. Carolina election will be first of many nationwide

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