August 1, 2008
DNC v. FEC
On June 24, 2008, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Commission failed to act timely …
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August 1, 2008
FEC accepts credit cards
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 …
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Bialek v. Mukasey
On June 24, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of plaintiff Barry Bialek’s suit against the U.S. Attorney General and the …
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Back issues of the Record available on the internet
This issue of the Record and all other issues of the Record starting with January 1996 are available on the FEC web site as PDF files. Visit the FEC web …
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Commission calendar always up to date
Between issues of the Record, you can stay up-to-date on the latest FEC activity by visiting the Commission Calendar on our web site at https://www.fec.gov/calendar. The Calendar lists …
Read moreAugust 1, 2008
SpeechNow.org v. FEC (District court)
On July 1, 2008, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied SpeechNow.org’s (SpeechNow) request for a preliminary injunction and rejected the group’s argument that it is likely …
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Enforcement query system now available on FEC website
The FEC continues to update and expand its Enforcement Query System (EQS), a web-based search tool that allows users to find and examine public documents regarding closed Commission enforcement matters. …
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New campaign guide available
The 2008 Campaign Guide for Nonconnected Committees is now available on the Commission web site at https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/guides. Paper copies will be available by September 2008.
For each type of …
Read moreAugust 1, 2008
AO search system available
The FEC has an Advisory Opinion Search System available on its website at www.fec.gov. This search function allows users to search for advisory opinions (AOs) by the AO number …
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Commission statement on Davis v. FEC
On June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Davis v. FEC, 554 U.S. __, No. 07-320, and found Sections 319(a) and 319(b) of the Bipartisan Campaign …
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Davis v. FEC
On June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court ruled that provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) known as the "Millionaires' Amendment" (2 U.S.C. §319(a) and (b)) unconstitutionally burden the …
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New Commissioners join the Commission
On June 24, 2008, the U.S. Senate confirmed five new commissioners: Cynthia L. Bauerly, Caroline C. Hunter, Donald F. McGahn II, Matthew S. Petersen and Steven T. Walther. On July …
Read moreJuly 28, 2008
July 28, 2008
FEC Issues Public Statement on Millionaires' Amendment
The Commission has released a statement concerning the June 26 Supreme Court ruling in Davis v. FEC. Seehttps://transition.fec.gov/press/press2008/220080725millionaire.shtml.
Read moreJuly 25, 2008
Federal Election Commission's public statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Davis v. FEC
WASHINGTON – On June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Davis v. FEC, 554 U.S. ___, No. 07-320, and found Sections 319(a) and 319(b) of the …
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July 25, 2008
Federal Election Commission's public statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Davis v. FEC
WASHINGTON – On June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Davis v. FEC, 554 U.S. ___, No. 07-320, and found Sections 319(a) and 319(b) of the …
Read moreJuly 21, 2008
Updated Publications Now Available in Hard Copy
No more long waits for download! Printed versions of the 2008 updated versions of both the FEC's compilation of Federal Election Campaign Laws (also known as the "Orange Book") and …
Read moreJuly 16, 2008
July 14, 2008
July Filing Reminder
. Quarterly filers have a report due Tuesday, July 15, 2008, and monthly filers have a report due on Sunday, July 20. Please note that the Commission does …
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