February 3, 2011
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February 3, 2011
New Contribution Limits Now Available
Certain contribution limits are indexed for inflation each election cycle. The adjusted limits for the 2011-2012 cycle are now available at http://www.fec.gov/ans/answers_general.shtml#How_much_can_I_contribute.
Read moreFebruary 1, 2011
DC seminar for House and Senate campaigns (April 2011)
On April 6, 2011, the Commission will hold a one-day seminar for House and Senate campaign committees at its headquarters in Washington, DC. [FN1] This seminar is recommended for:
- …
February 1, 2011
Campaign Guides available (February 2011)
For each type of committee, a Campaign Guide explains, in clear English, the complex regulations regarding the activity of political committees. It shows readers, for example, how to fill out …
Read moreFebruary 1, 2011
DC seminar for political party committees (2011)
On March 2, 2011, the Commission will hold a one-day seminar for party committees at its headquarters in Washington, DC. [FN1]
This seminar is recommended for:
- Treasurers …
February 1, 2011
AOR 2010-25
On October 7, 2010, the Commission considered, but could not approve by the required four votes, an advisory opinion request by RG Entertainment, Ltd. The Commission concluded its consideration of …
Read moreFebruary 1, 2011
AO 2010-30: Rental of email list to committees at fair market value is not coordinated expenditure or coordinated communication
Citizens United’s rental of its email list to federal candidates and political committees at fair market value will not result in a prohibited coordinated expenditure or “coordinated communication.”
The …
Read moreFebruary 1, 2011
FEC v. Kazran (New)
On December 17, 2010, the Commission filed suit in District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Sam Kazran and 11-2001 LLC d/b/a Hyundai of North Jacksonville (“HNJ”). The …
Read moreJanuary 31, 2011
Switching Filing Frequency?
Party committees that do not conduct reportable federal election activity and all PACs have the option to choose to file reports on a "monthly" or "quarterly" filing schedule. Some committees …
Read moreJanuary 28, 2011
January 24, 2011
Year-End Reporting Reminder for all Committees
Year-End reports covering activity through December 31 are due Monday, January 31. Staff in the Reports Analysis Division and Electronic Filing Office will be available until 8:00 pm EST on …
Read moreJanuary 21, 2011
January 20, 2011
January 19, 2011
FEC Approves Two Advisory Opinions, Holds Over Three Advisory Opinion Requests
WASHINGTON –The Federal Election Commission today approved two advisory opinions and held over three advisory opinion requests.
Advisory Opinion 2011-25 (Atlas Air). The Commission concluded that certain management employees …
Read moreJanuary 17, 2011
Register Now for FEC Party Seminar
Registration is now open for the FEC's seminar on federal campaign finance law for political party committees, to be held on March 2 in Washington DC at the FEC's headquarters. …
Read moreJanuary 14, 2011
January 10, 2011
Adjusted Limits for 2011-12 Coming Soon
As you may know, some of the limits on contributions to federal candidates and committees are adjusted each election cycle to account for changes in the consumer price index (CPI). …
Read moreJanuary 7, 2011
January 3, 2011
Washington, D.C. seminar for party committees scheduled (2011)
On March 2, 2011, the Commission will hold a one-day seminar for party committees at its headquarters in Washington, DC. [FN1]
This seminar is recommended for:
- Treasurers …
January 3, 2011
FEC to host reporting and e-filing workshops for the 2010 Year-End report
On January 12, 2011, the Commission will host roundtable workshops on reporting and electronic filing for the 2010 Year-End Report. The reporting sessions will address common filing problems and provide …
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