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On May 30, 2012, the Commission considered, but could not approve by the required four affirmative votes, an advisory opinion request from Markwayne Mullin. Thus, the Commission concluded its consideration …
On May 24, 2012, the Commission approved and made public its rulemaking priorities for the remainder of 2012. Regulations to implement recent court decisions top the list.
The 2012 edition of the Combined Federal/State Disclosure and Election Directory is available in thePublic Records section of the Commission website. This publication identifies the federal and state …
Read moreOn May 25, 2012, the Commission cited eight campaign committees today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Election Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act), for …
Read moreOn May 10, 2012, Conway for Senate filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky challenging a civil penalty of $4,950 assessed by the …
Read moreOn May 23, 2012, the Commission made public a collection of internal documents concerning the agency’s enforcement and compliance practices. Disclosure of the documents follows oversight hearings on November 3, …
Read moreSenator Dianne Feinstein’s re-election committee (the Committee) may receive replacement contributions for some – but not all – of its funds that its former treasurer Kinde Durkee recently pled guilty …
Read moreTo register an Independent Expenditure-Only Political Committee (aka "Super PAC"), complete FEC Form 1 (Statement of Organization), checking box 5(f) under "Type of Committee." File the completed form with …
Read moreOn May 18, 2012, the Commission cited a campaign committee for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Election Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act), for the …
Read moreA law firm partnership that is also a federal contractor may provide pro bono legal services to a federal campaign committee pertaining to compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act …
Read moreOn May 10, 2012, the Commission unanimously approved five legislative recommendations for 2012 to be submitted for consideration to Congress: (1) to require electronic filing for Senate candidates; (2) to …
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On May 10, 2012, the Commission considered, but could not approve by the required four affirmative votes, an advisory opinion request from Repledge. Thus, the Commission concluded its consideration of …
The Commission cited a campaign committee for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Election report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act), for the Nebraska primary election held …
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