“Federal judge tosses out FEC donor disclosure rule, calling it too narrow”
WaPo reports.
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Category Archives: federal election commission
Breaking: Federal Court Again Strikes Down FEC Disclosure Regulation as Unduly Narrow
You can read Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s 46-page decision in the long-running Van Hollen v. FEC case at this link. If this ruling stands, it likely will mean more disclosure by those who spend on election-related television and radio… Continue reading
“Inspector General Cites FEC Management Problems, Staff Vacancies”
Bloomberg BNA breaking news via email:
The Federal Election Commission has serious management problems, including a failure to hire a general counsel and fill other top staff positions, according to a new assessment from the agency’s inspector general, Lynne A.… Continue reading
“FEC Seeks Dialogue on New Media”
FEC Commissioner Ravel’s WSJ letter.
Ellen Weintraub Talks “Dark Money” with Chris Hayes
Here on All In.
Three Republican FEC Commissioners Ask for Flood of Comments Saying “Hands Off the Internet”
Escalating the battle with Commissioner Ravel over this issue.
“Ann Ravel’s Shakespearian Tragedy”
When I Saw the NRO Headline Criticizing FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel for Touring the Country and Talking Campaign Finance…
…I knew von Spakovsky would be behind it.
The idea that having an FEC commissioner going around the country talking about the work for the FEC from the commissioner’s own perspective is some kind of electioneering is ludicrous.
“New Election Ruling Allows Candidates To Remain Completely Anonymous Throughout Campaign”
The Onion: “Explaining that the measure is intended to protect politicians’ right to free expression against undue scrutiny from the general population, a new ruling implemented this week by the Federal Election Commission allows candidates running for public office… Continue reading
“Statement of Vice Chair Ann M. Ravel Encouraging Public Comments to Increase Disclosure and Address Corruption in the Political Process”
Via email:
Statement of Vice Chair Ann M. Ravel Encouraging Public Comments to Increase Disclosure and Address Corruption in the Political Process
For the first time in more than a decade, the Commission is now accepting wide-ranging public comment on… Continue reading
“Federal Election Commission Can’t Post Data on its Website in a Timely Manner”
Michael Barone gets impatient.
For what it’s worth, I understand that FEC data is quite important, and I understand that it’s important to have said data timely. But I actually don’t understand the policy necessity for getting July-September FEC… Continue reading
GOP Lawsuit Over CT Dems Use of Federal Funds in Governor’s Race
Republicans have filed a lawsuit over the expenditures at issue in this request for an FEC advisory opinion, when the Democrats sent the mailer in question before getting an answer from the FEC. Here’s the complaint.
More on the FEC’s Party Convention AO
Fred Wertheimer, on the blogpath, about last week’s FEC advisory opinion deeming national party fundraising for the upcoming conventions subject to separate limits, over and above limits on giving to the parties generally.
“’Let’s be Real Here’? A Retort”
Steve Klein, of the Wyoming Liberty Group, responds to FEC Commissioner Weintraub’s statement of reasons for dissenting on the Citizens United rulemaking.