September 22, 2011
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Weekly Digests are published every Friday and summarize the week's publicly disclosed activity. Press releases are published as news happens.
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September 20, 2011
DC seminar for nonconnected committees (2011)
On November 16, the Commission will host a one-day seminar for nonconnected political committees at its headquarters in Washington, DC. The seminar is recommended for:
- Treasurers of Leadership …
September 19, 2011
New Candidate Guide Available
The new 2011 edition of the Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees is now available on the FEC website. Paper copies of the Guide will be available later …
Read moreSeptember 16, 2011
September 16, 2011
New Congressional Campaign Guide available online (2011)
A new edition of the Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees is now available on the FEC website at http://www.fec.gov/info/publications.shtml#guides
The Campaign Guide explains, in plain …
Read moreSeptember 16, 2011
PAC activity increases in first six months of 2011
Federal political action committees (PACs) registered with the Federal Election Commission reported raising a combined $328 million, spending $253.7 million, and contributing $148.3 million* to candidates, parties, and other committees …
Read moreSeptember 13, 2011
AO 2011-15: Naturalized citizen as presidential candidate
A naturalized citizen is not prohibited by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) from becoming a “candidate” as defined under the Act. However, a naturalized citizen is not eligible …
Read moreSeptember 12, 2011
Electronic Filing Update
Revised electronic filing specifications (v.8) have been released. Beginning September 26, only filings formatted in Version 8 will be accepted. Current FECFile users need only open their software (after 9/26) …
Read moreSeptember 11, 2011
Herron for Congress v. FEC (New)
On August 12, 2011, Herron for Congress filed suit against the FEC. The lawsuit seeks declaratory judgment and injunctive relief for the dismissal of an administrative complaint filed by the …
Read moreSeptember 9, 2011
September 9, 2011
September 7, 2011
AO 2011-17: Use of campaign funds for home security measures
Representative Gabrielle Giffords may use campaign funds to pay for additional security measures at her home. These costs are not considered personal use of campaign funds because the need for …
Read moreSeptember 2, 2011
September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
Carey v. FEC (District court order, August 2011)
On August 19, 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia entered a Stipulated Order and Consent Judgment whereby the Commission agreed that it would not enforce …
Read moreSeptember 1, 2011
Message from the Reports Analysis Division (RAD) – Process change notification (2011)
The Reports Analysis Division (RAD) will begin sending Requests for Additional Information (RFAIs) via email in October 2011. RFAIs are sent when an apparent violation or discrepancy is identified on …
Read moreSeptember 1, 2011
Message from the Reports Analysis Division (RAD) – Process Change Notification
The Reports Analysis Division (RAD) will begin sending Requests for Additional Information (RFAIs) via e-mail in October 2011. Please note that you will no longer receive paper RFAIs through the …
Read moreAugust 31, 2011
August 29, 2011
Special Election Update
Upcoming special general elections in Nevada's 2nd and New York's 9th Congressional districts require pre-election reports due on Thursday, September 1. The reports are required for all candidates in …
Read moreAugust 26, 2011