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Weekly Digests are published every Friday and summarize the week's publicly disclosed activity. Press releases are published as news happens.
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On November 16, the Commission will host a one-day seminar for nonconnected political committees at its headquarters in Washington, DC. The seminar is recommended for:
The new 2011 edition of the Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees is now available on the FEC website. Paper copies of the Guide will be available later …
Read moreA new edition of the Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees is now available on the FEC website at http://www.fec.gov/info/publications.shtml#guides
The Campaign Guide explains, in plain …
Read moreFederal political action committees (PACs) registered with the Federal Election Commission reported raising a combined $328 million, spending $253.7 million, and contributing $148.3 million* to candidates, parties, and other committees …
Read moreA naturalized citizen is not prohibited by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) from becoming a “candidate” as defined under the Act. However, a naturalized citizen is not eligible …
Read moreRevised electronic filing specifications (v.8) have been released. Beginning September 26, only filings formatted in Version 8 will be accepted. Current FECFile users need only open their software (after 9/26) …
Read moreOn August 12, 2011, Herron for Congress filed suit against the FEC. The lawsuit seeks declaratory judgment and injunctive relief for the dismissal of an administrative complaint filed by the …
Read moreRepresentative Gabrielle Giffords may use campaign funds to pay for additional security measures at her home. These costs are not considered personal use of campaign funds because the need for …
Read moreOn August 19, 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia entered a Stipulated Order and Consent Judgment whereby the Commission agreed that it would not enforce …
Read moreThe Reports Analysis Division (RAD) will begin sending Requests for Additional Information (RFAIs) via email in October 2011. RFAIs are sent when an apparent violation or discrepancy is identified on …
Read moreThe Reports Analysis Division (RAD) will begin sending Requests for Additional Information (RFAIs) via e-mail in October 2011. Please note that you will no longer receive paper RFAIs through the …
Read moreUpcoming special general elections in Nevada's 2nd and New York's 9th Congressional districts require pre-election reports due on Thursday, September 1. The reports are required for all candidates in …
Read more2012 candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reported raising a total of $285.2 million from January 1 through June 30, 2011, according to disclosure reports filed with …
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