March 27, 2006
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March 1, 2006
Reporting and FECFile help
On April 5, 2006, the Commission will host reporting and electronic filing workshops. See the chart below for details. The reporting workshops will address common filing problems and respond to …
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FECFile update
The FEC’s electronic filing software, FECFile, has been updated. The new FECFile Version 5.3.1.0 replaces Version 5.2.0.1. Version 5.2.0.1 will no longer be accepted. Committees that file electronically must update …
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Campaign guides available
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 …
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ADR program update
The Commission recently resolved 10 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 …
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FEC designates new chief FOIA officer
The Commission has designated Thomasenia P. Duncan, Associate General Counsel for General Law and Advice, to serve as the agency’s new Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer, and members …
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AO 2005-20: Payroll deduction for LLP PAC
Partners at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (PWSP) may use an automated electronic payroll system to make voluntary contributions to PWSP’s PAC, provided that the PAC pays PWSP in advance …
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FEC v. Kalogianis
On January 11, 2006, the Commission asked the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to find that Constantine Kalogianis, Kalogianis for Congress, Inc.; Patricia Jones, as treasurer …
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Kean for Congress v. FEC
In separate rulings issued on January 13 and January 20, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the Commission to pay attorney’s fees totaling over $31,000 to …
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2006 coordinated party expenditure limits
The 2006 coordinated party expenditure limits are now available. They are:
- $39,600 for House nominees;¹ and
- between $79,200 to $2,093,800 for Senate nominees, depending on each state’s voting age population.
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FEC website offers podcasts
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 …
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Public hearings on coordinated communications
On January 25 and 26, 2006, the Commission held public hearings concerning proposed changes to its coordinated communications regulations, resulting from the court decisions in Shays v. FEC. Specifically, …
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