Campaign Finance Reform, Day 1, Morning
In this portion witnesses testified about issue advocacy and campaign advertisements, political remarks in entertainment programming, and other free speech issues.
Witnesses testified about the restrictions on “electioneering communications” contained in the McCain-Feingold Act. The Commission was… read more
Witnesses testified about the restrictions on “electioneering communications” contained in the McCain-Feingold Act. The Commission was seeking comment on draft rules that implement the statutory requirements regarding communications during elections. These included broadcast, cable and satellite communications that refer to a clearly identified federal candidate within 60 days of a general election or within 30 days of a primary election for federal office, and for candidates for the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, targeted to reach 50,000 or more people within the jurisdiction of a campaign.
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