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The Commission has enhanced its on-line disclosure of campaign finance data by providing daily updates on all independent expenditures made in connection with the November 7 general election. Both summary …

The Federal Election Commission now accepts American Express, Diners Club and Discover Cards in addition to Visa and MasterCard. While most FEC materials are available free of charge, some campaign …

The Claude Oliver for Congress Committee failed to file a 12-Day Pre-Primary report for the September 19, 2006, Washington primary election. The Dunkelbarger for Congress Committee failed to file a …

The Commission released for public comment, but did not approve, two alternative draft advisory opinions concerning whether a television station’s sale of advertising time to a political committee at the …

Funds raised and spent by a candidate or a state party committee to pay recount and election contest expenses resulting from the general election are subject to the amount limitations, …

Unity 08, a Section 527 political organization whose self-avowed purpose is electing federal candidates, must register as a political committee once it receives more than $1,000 in contributions or makes …

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 …

On October 10, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied Club for Growth, Inc.’s (the Club’s) motion for the court to certify its June 5, 2006, …

Recently two courts ruled against the Christian Civic League of Maine (CCL) in its challenge to the ban on corporate financing of electioneering communications. On September 27, 2006, the U.S. …

The Commission requests public comment on a proposed enforcement policy regarding reporting errors that result from a misappropriation of funds. A companion document proposes internal controls that political committees could …

The 30-day Post-General Election report is due on December 7. The Post-General Election report covers activity from October 19 (or from the close of books of the last report filed) …

National party financial activity activity summarized (PDF)

For some committees, last week’s Pre-General report was the final FEC filing required before Election Day. Many filers, however, may be required to submit additional notices to disclose last-minute activity. …

Campaigns cited for failure to file October quarterly report (PDF)

The Commission requests public comment on a proposed enforcement policy regarding reporting errors that result from a misappropriation of funds. A companion document proposes internal controls that political committees could …