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Monthly Archives: August 2010
FEC Releases Draft Final Rules For Coordination, Federal Election Activity
At last week’s open meeting, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) adopted revised coordination rules applicable to outside groups, and federal election activity rules for state and local party committees. The new coordination rules do change the coordination rules applicable to … Continue reading
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FEC To Consider Coordination Rulemaking At Next Open Meeting
The Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) is scheduled to hold an open meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2010. The agenda includes a couple of advisory opinion requests and the coordination and federal election activity rulemakings. The draft final coordination and federal … Continue reading
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Light Blogging Through Labor Day
As a result of my work and vacation schedule, I will be posting periodically as events warrant. Please check back regularly after Labor Day. Some of the issues I will be monitoring over the next couple of weeks include new … Continue reading
President Calls On Congress To Reconsider The DISCLOSE Act
President Obama used his weekly radio and internet address to call on Congress to reconsider the DISCLOSE Act. He did not make any new arguments for passage of the legislation and his statements echoed many of the same ones used … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance, Congress, Corporations, Disclosure, Elections, Internet, Labor Unions, Legislation, Obama Administration, Outside Groups, Politics, Trade Associations
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Sign Of The Times
Airline baggage fees are now an itemized expense on national party committee disclosure reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Posted in Disclosure, FEC, Party Committees
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DISCLOSE Act Update – Senate Democrats Release DISCLOSE Act Email
It appears that the reports about Senate Democrats bringing the DISCLOSE Act to the Senate floor for another vote have merit. Senators Schumer and Leahy just sent a campaign email stating that they intend to bring the DISCLOSE Act up … Continue reading
Campaign Finance – FEC News Update
The Federal Election Commission’s Weekly Digest for week of August 9-13, 2010, is available here.
Campaign Finance – John J. Sullivan’s FEC Nomination Withdrawn By White House
John J. Sullivan’s nomination to the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) was withdrawn by the White House yesterday. Mr. Sullivan, a labor union lawyer, was nominated to fill Democratic Commissioner Ellen Weintraub’s seat on the FEC. Commissioner Weintraub is a holdover … Continue reading
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Internet – Blogosphere’s Rise As A Force In Political Communications
Politico published a must-read story this morning discussing the blogosphere’s significant impact on political media relations. Campaigns are realizing the need for better relations with bloggers who post on a variety of subjects that may impact the dynamics of their … Continue reading
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Campaign Finance – “Corporate Campaign Fundraising Picks Up Speed”
The Los Angeles Times reports that business and conservative groups have increased their fundraising as a result of favorable issues environment that may translate into success this November. The article highlights spending plans by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and … Continue reading