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FEC penalties plummet even as campaign spending hits record high

By Laurel Adams

As outside spending to influence elections soared in 2010, the federal agency charged with enforcing election laws handed out some of the sm

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"… handed out some of the smallest penalties in its three-decade history.The Federal Election Commission levied less than $1 million in fines this year to election scofflaws, a fa …"

Campaign finance reform advocates face long-term challenges

By Josh Israel

The current political environment looks bleak for any congressional action soon on disclosure requirements to narrow the Citizens United rul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… First came the U.S. Supreme Court’s January ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which opened the doors for corporations and unions to spend unlimited amo …"

Smooth confirmation hearing for FEC nominee John J. Sullivan

By Josh Israel

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has been a hotbed of partisan bickering and gridlock in recent years, but you wouldn't know it from to

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"… by the full Senate, Sullivan’s term would go through April 30, 2013. …"

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Obama’s first choice for FEC raises questions about stance on 527s

By Josh Israel

A few days ago, President Obama made attorney John Sullivan his first nomination to fill one of the three vacant seats on the Federal Electi

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"… Sullivan his first nomination to fill one of the three vacant seats on the Federal Election Commission. If confirmed by the Senate, Sullivan would fill the slot of Commissioner …"

President Obama’s opportunity to mold the FEC

By Josh Israel

At midnight Thursday, the terms of Federal Election Commissioner Donald F. McGahn II (a Republican) and FEC Chairman Steven T. Walther (a De

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"… ned to approach the appointment process. …"

FEC takes no action on pro-Hillary 527

By Josh Israel

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were ensconced in a heated battle for the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… 7 and the Obama camp.Two formal complaints against ALP were filed with the Federal Election Commission early last year — one by a trio of Obama supporters and the other by Oba …"

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FEC tells Elton John 'Saturday Night’s All Right' for fundraising

By Josh Israel

At the height of the long Democratic presidential primary slog last April, Hillary Clinton’s operation received a $2.5 million boost from a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… political committee — those political groups largely unregulated by the Federal Election Commission and not subject to contribution limits — filed a formal complaint with t …"

Eric Holder and the Chamber of Commerce

By Josh Israel

After four-and-a-half years of inaction by the Federal Election Commission, two ethics watchdog groups have taken another tack on a campaign

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… Chamber of Commerce matter. …"

"… ceed. In the Center’s Broken Government investigation, we noted that the Federal Election Commission’s structure is such that even when it has a working quorum to make decis …"

No star turn for McCain and Obama at the local cineplex

By Caitlin Ginley

Looking for a reprieve from the political echo chamber this election season? Your best bet may be to head to the local movie theater, which,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… arily to attract an audience, but to comply with the regs laid down by the Federal Election Commission.A case in point: Citizens United, a conservative nonprofit group, traditio …"

McCain's mixed blessings

By Caitlin Ginley

Republican John McCain, self-proclaimed champion of campaign finance reform, has a much-changed outlook on the role of the Federal Election

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"… of campaign finance reform, has a much-changed outlook on the role of the Federal Election Commission since becoming his party’s nominee for president. In an interview for th …"

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