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GOP senators urge FCC to avoid new disclosure rules

By Michael Beckel

13 Republican senators urge FCC to implement no new disclosure rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… dvertisements. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling in 2010, Democrats garnered 59 votes for the DISCLOSE Act, one …"

"… tees, including super PACs, are required to disclosure their donors to the Federal Election Commission. But politically active nonprofits organized under sections 501(c)(4), 50 …"

Allen West fuels his nonprofit with campaign cash

By Dave Levinthal

Former congressman fuels his new nonprofit group with leftover campaign money.

More senators opt to e-file campaign disclosures

By Michael Beckel

A small but growing number of U.S. senators are filing campaign finance disclosures electronically.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… ch were due Monday, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis of Federal Election Commission records. For Senate campaigns filing on paper, it can take weeks, if …"

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NRA spends record money on lobbying this year

By Dave Levinthal

Pro-gun organization increases influence effort as congressional debate rages.

Obama inauguration fueled by corporations, unions

By Dave Levinthal

Companies, unions and special interests fuel January event with more than $18 million.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… ollected, according to a disclosure document filed Saturday night with the Federal Election Commission. Many of the companies and unions that donated to the president's 20 …"

Gun groups, defense contractors buck downward trend in lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Gun groups, defense contractors, oil companies and Facebook increased spending on lobbying last quarter.
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Super PACs invest in D.C. Council race

By Michael Beckel

Two groups boosted Republican Patrick Mara during unsuccessful D.C. Council bid.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… rated in the wake of the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling, which overturned an existing ban on corporate spending for or agai …"

Lobbyists make it rain for Democrats

By Michael Beckel

DSCC, DCCC collect nearly $1 million from lobbyist-bundlers during first quarter.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… mmittee opted to change the frequency of their filing disclosures with the Federal Election Commission. Their next reports must be submitted by July 31 and will detail fundrais …"

Environmentalists boost ally in Massachusetts special election

By Michael Beckel

League of Conservation Voters goes to bat for Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… ndent expenditures, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis of Federal Election Commission filings. The spending came via LCV’s political action committee, as well …"

"… ted in the wake of the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling. “Ed Markey has never stopped fighting for us, and we’re …"

Florida enacts ethics and campaign finance package

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Florida Gov. Scott signs bills reforming ethics and campaign finance

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