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Category Archives: Corporations
Disclosure Case Discussion on FEC’s Agenda for Today’s Open Meeting
The Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) is scheduled to hold an open meeting today at 10 am. The agenda can be found here. The Commissioners are scheduled to discuss the federal court’s order in Van Hollen v. FEC and the regulated community’s reporting requirements … Continue reading
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Appellate Court Decision in Van Hollen v. FEC Disclosure Litigation
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion today overturning a lower court holding that invalidated the Federal Election Commission’s (“FEC”) regulations governing the disclosure of of donors by groups sponsoring electioneering communications in Van Hollen v. FEC. The lower … Continue reading
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Democrats Continue Their Love, Hate Relationship With Soft Money
Roll Call ($) reports on the urgent efforts by Democratic political operatives to raise soft money for their family of outside groups that will support Democratic candidates, including the President’s reelection campaign, in 2012. This new found love for soft … Continue reading
“White House Backs Down After Subpoena Threat From Rep. Issa”
The Hill reports that the White House will send an official to testify at tomorrow’s joint hearing on the President’s draft executive order requiring federal government contractors to disclose political contributions as part of the federal government contracting process. Tomorrow’s … Continue reading
House Plans Hearings On President’s Draft Disclosure Executive Order
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Committee on Small Business have scheduled a joint hearing on the President’s draft executive order requiring federal government contractors to disclose their political contributions as part of the contracting process.
“Hoyer Opposes Obama’s Political Contribution Disclosure Plan”
The Hill reports on a fracture in the Democratic ranks over the President’s controversial draft executive order requiring federal government contractors to disclose political contributions as part of the federal government contracting process.
House GOP May Subpoena Obama Administration Over Draft Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors To Disclose Political Donations
Politico reports on the escalating battle over the President’s draft executive order requiring federal government contractors to disclose political donations. A hearing by the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee is scheduled for this Thursday.
Posted in Campaign Finance, Congress, Corporations, Disclosure, Elections, Investigations, Obama Administration, Outside Groups, Politics, Trade Associations
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Reform Lobbyists, Democrats Ramp Up Disclosure Battles
The National Journal reports on the various efforts by pro-regulation groups to impose draconian disclosure requirements on political opponents. The bottom line – the 2012 disclosure wars have begun in earnest.
Posted in Campaign Finance, Campaigns, Congress, Corporations, Disclosure, Elections, Legislation, Obama Administration, Outside Groups, Politics
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The Other Front: Reformers File FEC Rulemaking Petition On Independent Expenditure Reporting
The campaign finance reform community made their move last week to attack the political activities of the critics of President Obama and Congressional Democrats by filing a federal lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) regarding the disclosure requirements for electioneering … Continue reading
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“Will Obama Throw A Grenade To Blow Up Hidden Campaign Donations?”
The Atlantic published this oped on the President’s draft executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose political donations.
“The White House Wants A List”
The Wall Street Journal ($) offers this editorial on the draft White House executive order requiring companies seeking federal contracts to disclose political contributions.
More On Disclosure Lawsuit Against The FEC
Politico: Federal Election Commission Sued To Disclose Anonymous Donors Washington Post: House Democrat Van Hollen Files Challenge To FEC Rules On Campaign Spending Roll Call: Van Hollen Sues FEC For More Disclosure Hotline On Call: Van Hollen Sues FEC Over … Continue reading
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FEC Sued By Reformers Seeking Greater Disclosure of Donors
Two campaign finance reform groups are representing a Democratic Member of Congress in a lawsuit filed in federal court against the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”). The lawsuit is an Administrative Procedures Act challenge – not a constitutional challenge - to the electioneering communications … Continue reading
Obama Administration’s Draft Executive Order Designed To Silence Critics Draws Forceful Response
Washington Post – 2Chambers Blog: McConnell Slams Executive Order To Allow White House To Demand Political Records Before Awarding Contracts Center for Competitive Politics: Obama May Try to Ram Failed DISCLOSE Act Down Nation’s Throat Pajamas Media – Hans von Spakovsky … Continue reading
Obama Administration Considers Policy Designed To Silence Critics
Politico just published an article, Obama Administration Considers Move To Limit Anonymous Donations, discussing the latest moves by the Administration, Congressional Democrats and their soft money allies to silence the President’s critics in the business community. According to the article, … Continue reading