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Post-General reporting reminder (2018)
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Winding down the campaign & Post-General reporting webinar
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FEC Cites Committees for Failure to File 12-Day Pre-General Financial Report
Weekly Digest
Week of November 5 – November 9, 2018

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Established in 1975, the FEC is composed of six Commissioners who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. By law, no more than three can represent the same political party.

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