November 3, 2005
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November 3, 2005
November 3, 2005
November 1, 2005
November 1, 2005
FEC campaign finance law conferences scheduled for 2006
Each year the Federal Election Commission sponsors training conferences for the regulated community where Commissioners and experienced staff conduct a variety of technical workshops on federal campaign finance law. Workshops …
Read moreNovember 1, 2005
Seminar for nonconnected political action committees (2005)
On November 16, 2005, the Commission will hold a one-day seminar for nonconnected committees (i.e., PACs not sponsored by a corporation, union, trade association or incorporated membership organization) at its …
Read moreNovember 1, 2005
Procedural Changes for Admin Fines
Later this year, the mailing address for administrative fine payments will change, and new processing procedures will take effect.
Committees that have filed reports late or failed to file will …
Read moreNovember 1, 2005
FEC forms and instructions revised
The Commission has made technical revisions to several forms and instructions to reflect a change in the law and to eliminate duplicative reporting. The modifications include:
- Revising FEC Form 5 …
November 1, 2005
Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC
On September 27, 2005, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Wisconsin Right to Life's challenge to the ban on corporate financing of electioneering communications. The plaintiff has asked the Court …
Read moreNovember 1, 2005
AO 2005-12: Fundraising and spending by a federal candidate/officeholder for his nonfederal exploratory committee
U.S. Representative Fattah may raise and spend funds for his potential mayoral campaign that exceed the Act's contribution limits. The funds must only be raised and spent for activities that …
Read moreNovember 1, 2005
AO 2005-11: Use of campaign funds to pay for legal expenses
Representative Randall "Duke" Cunningham may use campaign funds for expenses incurred in connection with a grand jury investigation related to his campaign activities and his duties as a federal officeholder.
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FEC v. Club for Growth, Inc.
On September 19, 2005, the Federal Election Commission asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to find that Club for Growth, Inc. ("Club") violated the Federal Election …
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