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Mr. Krepasky spoke about legislative efforts to regulate the Internet. A bill by Representative Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) sought to regulate webloggers and others who communicated on the Interne…

Mr. Scott and Mr. Toner discussed campaign finance laws regarding contributions, recent challenges to the 2002 McCain-Feingold law, and the influence of money in politics. They also responde…

Mr. Thomas talked about the Federal Election Commission hearings being held June 28 and 29 on proposed regulations of the Internet as well as the enforcement of other campaign finance laws. …

The advisory committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus held a panel discussion on the regulation of political campaigning on the Internet. They talked about a draft of rules issued Marc…

Guests talked about campaign financing regulations, fundraising during presidential campaigns, the influence of issue advocacy by groups unrelated to the campaign, and potential reforms. The…

Members of the Federal Election Commission discussed “527” groups and their impact on federal elections. Groups such as MoveOn.org and Swift Boat Veterans For Truth attracted widespread atte…

Members of the Federal Election Commission discussed a number of issues. They spoke about the legality of certain campaign financing maneuvers, as well as the regulation of “527” groups.

A panel discussed the legal aspects of the new campaign finance laws. Topics included the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, the rules about disclosure, and the rules that apply specifi…

The Federal Election Commission conducted an open meeting on the regulation and restriction of “527” political action groups. The six member body heard suggestions and comments about these g…

On the second day of public hearings regarding proposed regulation of “527” political groups the Federal Election Commission heard testimony from representatives of groups expressing their v…

In the first of two days of public hearings regarding proposed regulation of “527” political groups the Federal Election Commission heard testimony from representatives of groups expressing …

On the second day of public hearings regarding proposed regulation of “527” political groups the Federal Election Commission heard testimony from representatives of groups expressing their v…

Federal Election Commissioners talked about proposed rule changes to regulate contributions to and expenditures of issue advocacy organizations, often referred to as 527 organizations becaus…

Commissioner McDonald participated via telephone.

Commissioners heard testimony about the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. The counsels for the Democratic and Republican National Committees testified regarding the impact of the act on thei…

Commissioners heard testimony about the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. Among the topics they addressed were independent expenditures for campaign advertisements, coordination of rule maki…

Commissioners heard testimony about the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. Among the topics they addressed were independent expenditures for campaign advertisements, coordination of rule maki…

Commissioners discussed draft proposals for implementing rules governing “soft money” provisions of the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. They also considered public comments made by 19 indi…

In response to a dispute between factions of the Reform Party over the status of their presidential nominee, the Federal Election Commission discussed how $12.5 million in federal campaign f…

Mr. Thomas talked about problems with enforcement of election laws by the Federal Election Commission. He also talked about the challenges facing the FEC in the upcoming election year. He re…