Super donor Friess skips super PAC to help Santorum

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy Wisconsin native sponsors ads backing candidate Rick Santorum.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… s election cycle, according to an iWatch News analysis of filings with the Federal Election Commission.Typically, people tend to give money to existing organizations like super …"

"… S. Supreme Court relied on Buckley in its controversial Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling to declare that the government could “not suppress political spee …"

Finance industry makes up nearly half of pro-Romney super PAC’s donations

By Alexandra Duszak and Rachael Marcus

America's wealthiest investors fill coffers of pro-Romney super PAC.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… 48 percent, came from finance industry donors, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission data by the Center for Public Integrity. At least $13.5 million came from …"

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… cent, came from finance industry donors, according to a Center analysis of Federal Election Commission data. At least $13.5 million came from private equity firms ($7 million) a …"

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FACT CHECK: Obama eats his words on overturning health care law

By FactCheck.Org

President forced to backtrack from comment that overturning Affordable Care Act is 'unprecendented.'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… century of law” through its decision in Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission, holding that the government may not keep corporations or unions from spen …"

Santorum’s withdrawal leaves super PAC without a candidate

By Michael Beckel

Red, White and Blue Fund super PAC backed Santorum, vows to back conservatives.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… at group hasn’t been required to file a campaign finance report with the Federal Election Commission since January, at which time it reported ending 2011 with less than $4,400 …"

'Occupy Obamacare' PAC attacks health care plan in bizarre videos

By Michael Beckel

Bizarre videos proves super PACs don't need big money to produce creative political theater.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… rdable health care. And days before he officially filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to register his super PAC, he placed third — among three candidates — …"

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Tea party leader Dick Armey gets first-class treatment

By Rachael Marcus

Chief of nonprofit backing populist tea party movement enjoys big salary, other perks.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… out of $3.5 million from anonymous sources, according to an examination of Federal Election Commission records.Most was in the form of in-kind contributions for staff, rent, leg …"

Crossroads political machine funded mostly by secret donors

By Michael Beckel

Karl Rove-linked political nonprofit releases tax returns, out-raises super PAC sister.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… ough the end of 2011, according to a Center for Public Integrity review of Federal Election Commission data and Internal Revenue Service filings. Of that sum, $76.8 million, or …"

"… Citizens United decision and a lower court ruling called SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Commission. American Crossroads is required to report its donors to the FEC and does …"

More than half Crossroads' cash comes from three Texas tycoons

By Michael Beckel

Three extremely wealthy Texas businessmen are responsible for 54 percent of conservative super PAC's donations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… to a Center for Public Integrity analysis of Internal Revenue Service and Federal Election Commission filings.American Crossroads has raised $56 million, including a paltry $1. …"

Ex-GOP Gov. Crist's law firm donates to pro-Obama super PAC

By Michael Beckel

Florida personal injury law firm that hired ex-GOP Gov. Charlie Crist gives $50,000 to pro-Obama super PAC.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… n March 31. The gift was disclosed in documents filed Friday with the Federal Election Commission.It is one of only a handful of companies to donate to the super PAC, which …"

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