Tag: Federal Election Commission

The product of post-Watergate reforms, the FEC is made up of six commissioners, with no more than three from any one political party. The purposefully bipartisan structure of the FEC ensures that it cannot be abused by one party or the President to hamper political opponents, a major concern after Richard Nixon's presidency. (iStock Photo)

Bipartisanship works for the FEC

Luke Wachob · October 19, 2014 9:00 am

In the Internet age, when all sorts of information is being made available instantly, the FEC is incapable of posting very important data on its website within 24 hours of a well-known deadline. (Screengrab)

Beltway Confidential

Federal Election Commission can’t post data on its website in a timely manner

Michael Barone · October 17, 2014 6:36 pm

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Outside election spending nears $230m

Kelly Cohen · September 22, 2014 4:11 pm

Elizabeth Warren, who has been Massachusetts' senator since 2012, has repeatedly shot down ideas of running for the Democratic presidential ticket in 2016. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty images)

FEC is not ready for Warren PAC

Kelly Cohen · September 11, 2014 6:48 pm

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Washington Secrets

Surprise: Divided FEC finally embraces Citizens United, McCutcheon

Paul Bedard · September 11, 2014 6:31 pm

Michigan Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land's truck has been appearing all over Michigan in recent weeks. (Courtesy instagram.com/terristruck)

Michigan Democrats file FEC complaint over truck

Rebecca Berg · September 4, 2014 9:00 am

Tom Steyer's NextGen Climate Action PAC has raised about $18.3 million this year, according to Federal Election Commission filings. (iStock Photo)

Energy and Environment

Tom Steyer’s super PAC haul for July: $500,000

Zack Colman · August 21, 2014 1:23 pm

DNC/RNC file joint advisory opinion request with FEC

David Yates · August 19, 2014 3:20 pm

FEC permits Senate candidate to purchase books with campaign funds

David Yates · August 18, 2014 6:37 pm

N.Y. congressional candidate withdraws FEC request regarding reality TV show

David Yates · August 18, 2014 6:12 pm

FEC allows Crowdpac to collect fees on political donations

David Yates · August 18, 2014 6:09 pm

Washington Secrets

FEC chair warns of chilling regulations, book ban on conservative publishers

Paul Bedard · July 23, 2014 7:42 pm