The Federal Election Commission is scheduled to consider two advisory opinions today, according to the meeting agenda.
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Day: March 19, 2009
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FEC Editorial
The Washington Times opines on the make-up of the Federal Election Commission this morning. A trial balloon is being floated that Mr. Obama may just appoint people who he thinks will aggressively pursue campaign finance violations, regardless of their political affiliation. We have two serious problems with this idea. First, it is good that the two parties […]
Money for Nothing?
The Post reports on issues related to the lobbying disclosure system. The lobbying firm that features Democratic power broker Harold Ickes reported earning nearly $700,000 from its clients last year. But according to disclosure reports filed with Congress, more than half of the money was spent on no lobbying at all. The case illustrates a […]