Roundtable on pre-election communications

On August 27, 2008, the Commission will host a roundtable workshop at its Washington, D.C., headquarters on rules for specific types of pre-election communications, including:

• Electioneering communications disseminated within 60 days of the general election,
• Independent expenditures; and
• Coordinated communications (including revised time frames).

These types of communications have been the subject of recent litigation and rulemakings, which will be highlighted during the workshop.

The registration fee for this workshop is $75. Payment by credit card is required prior to the seminar. A full refund will be made for all cancellations received before 5 p.m. Eastern Time, August 22. Complete information and the registration form are available on the FEC web site at http://www.fec.gov/info/outreach.shtml#roundtables. Attendance is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Further questions about the workshop should be directed to the Information Division by phone at 800/424-9530 (press 6) or locally at 202/694-1100, or via e-mail to Conferences@fec.gov.