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Don't worry, the FEC isn't trying to regulate your Blackberry or public displays of affection. The PDAs we're talking about are employee payroll deduction authorizations for contributions made to federal …

Every political committee registered with the FEC has a Campaign Finance Analyst who reviews its reports to ensure that they are accurate and complete. That Analyst is also available to …

Remember, each FEC report you file picks up where the last one left off. Even though quarterly filers will soon receive a reporting notice that lists the Q2 coverage period …

The FEC is testing an email distribution system that will enable the agency to replace paper correspondence with electronic communications. Email communications will not only be more timely and convenient …

The Commission invites you to visit its new “Resources for Committee Treasurers” web page and to subscribe to its new “Tips for Treasurers” RSS syndication service.

Designed to help treasurers …

The Commission recently resolved six additional cases under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. The respondents, the alleged violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) and final disposition …

Several committees failed to file 12-Day Pre-Primary reports for primary elections in their states:

• Shawn O’Donnell for Congress — May 13 primary election in Virginia
• Matt Wertz for Congress — …

In an effort to provide more information to the regulated community and the public, the Commission is making its open meetings and public hearings available as audio recordings through the …

The Democratic and Republican Parties have reported raising $555.2 million in hard money at the national, state and local levels during the first 15 months of the 2006 election cycle—five …

From January 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006, congressional campaigns have raised $657.2 million, 13 percent more than the last comparable cycle. Spending remained nearly unchanged from last cycle—$330.4 million. …

Between issues of the Record, you can stay up-to-date on the latest FEC activity by visiting the Commission Calendar on our website. The Calendar lists Commission meetings, reporting deadlines, conferences …

A local party committee’s mass mailing and pre-recorded, electronically dialed telephone calls to the party’s registered voters do not constitute get-out-the-vote activity (GOTV) or federal election activity (FEA), because they …

Wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of a foreign corporation may donate funds in connection with state and local elections, subject to state law, as long as no foreign national participates in decision-making …