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  1. Perry looks to his future — in Austin, D.C. or both
    San Antonio Express logo San Antonio Express 2 hours ago

    We've seen so many front-runners, and so many people up and down, and up and down. And it may go all the way to the convention. I think there's a real possibility of it.” Perry's presidential campaign committee has asked the Federal Election Commission...

  2. Senators want more rules for super PACs
    United Press International logo United Press International 2 hours ago

    Feb. 22, 2012 at 1:04 AM WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- The Federal Election Commission needs to draw up stricter disclosure rules for donors to super PACs, a group of mostly Democratic U.S. senators said Tuesday. The senators, in a letter to FEC...

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    An Occupy Wall Street demonstrator holds a sign as others gather in Foley Square during a national day of action "Occupy the Courts" in New York January 20, 2012. Protesters turned out under the banner "Occupy the Courts" at some 150 courthouses...

    An Occupy Wall Street demonstrator holds a sign as others gather in Foley Square during a national day of action "Occupy the Courts" in New York January 20, 2012. Protesters turned out under the banner "Occupy the Courts" at some 150 courthouses... View Photo »

  4. When the Supreme Court made its landmark 2008 ruling in the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, political warfare was unleashed. It became known among some as the 'corporations are people, too' ruling.
    SOURCE: FLA Politics 2 months ago
  5. Perry to continue traveling to promote his message
    San Antonio Express logo San Antonio Express 5 hours ago

    We've seen so many front-runners, and so many people up and down, and up and down. And it may go all the way to the convention. I think there's a real possibility of it.” Perry's presidential campaign committee has asked the Federal Election Commission...

  6. Republican campaign spending splurge worries Democrats
    Irish Examiner logo Irish Examiner 5 hours ago

    The evolving nature of campaign funding was particularly evident in January with Mitt Romney’s campaign and its ally, the aggressive Super PAC known as Restore Our Future. Financial reports filed with the Federal Election Commission indicate that...

  7. The Court and Citizens United II
    The New York Times logo The New York Times 6 hours ago

    The stay gives the parties in the Montana case time to file papers to seek Supreme Court review. In supporting the stay, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote, “Montana’s experience, and experience elsewhere since this court’s decision in Citizens United...

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    Nelli Johnson, an attorney, participates in a rally outside the federal courthouse Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Cleveland. In over 100 cities, people protested at courthouses nationwide. The events mark the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's...

    Nelli Johnson, an attorney, participates in a rally outside the federal courthouse Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Cleveland. In over 100 cities, people protested at courthouses nationwide. The events mark the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's... View Photo »

  9. Stephen Colbert at the Federal Election Commission
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  10. Super PAC Money Getting More Scrutiny, Complaints
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    The pro-Santorum Red, White and Blue Fund raised $2 million in January, more than twice what the political action committee took in during all of 2011, according to public disclosure reports filed this week with the Federal Election Commission. But the...

  11. Romney outspends rivals
    The Independent logo The Independent 7 hours ago

    Republican presidential candidates raised and spent money at a frenetic pace last month, according to new financial disclosures. Reports filed with the Federal Election Commission this week suggest Mitt Romney's campaign spent $19m (£12m) in January,...

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The Federal Election Commission (or FEC) is an independent regulatory agency that was founded in 1975 by the United States Congress to regulate the campaign finance legislation in the United States. It was created in a provision of the 1975 amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act. It describes its duties as "to disclose campaign finance... Full Article

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cynthia Bauerly (L), Vice Chairman Caroline Hunter (2nd L), and Commissioners Donald McGahn II (3rd L), and Matthew Petersen (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on...
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  1. WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cynthia Bauerly (L), Vice Chairman Caroline Hunter (2nd L), and Commissioners Donald McGahn II (3rd L), and Matthew Petersen (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cynthia Bauerly (L), Vice Chairman Caroline Hunter (2nd L), and Commissioners Donald McGahn II (3rd L), and Matthew Petersen (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on...

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  2. WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cynthia Bauerly (L) and Vice Chairman Caroline Hunter (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on House Administration November 3, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cynthia Bauerly (L) and Vice Chairman Caroline Hunter (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on House Administration November 3, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ...

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  3. WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioners Donald McGahn II (L), and Matthew Petersen (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on House Administration November 3, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioners Donald McGahn II (L), and Matthew Petersen (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on House Administration November 3, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The...

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  4. Comedian Stephen Colbert meets with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in Washington in this June 30, 2011 file photo. Colbert is putting his political action committee cash to work with advertisements that mockingly endorse Texas Governor Rick Perry ahead of an Iowa straw... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Comedian Stephen Colbert meets with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in Washington in this June 30, 2011 file photo. Colbert is putting his political action committee cash to work with advertisements that mockingly endorse Texas Governor Rick Perry ahead of an Iowa straw...

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  5. Stephen Colbert greets a crowd outside the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after his meeting with members of FEC to discuss his proposal to establish an Independent expenditure-only political committee and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Stephen Colbert greets a crowd outside the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after his meeting with members of FEC to discuss his proposal to establish an Independent expenditure-only political committee and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011.

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  6. Stephen Colbert (R) accepts one dollar contributions outside the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after his meeting to discuss his proposal to establish an Independent expenditure-only political committee and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Stephen Colbert (R) accepts one dollar contributions outside the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after his meeting to discuss his proposal to establish an Independent expenditure-only political committee and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011.

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  7. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert addresses the media after attending a Federal Election Commission (FEC) hearing to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead from the FEC to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert addresses the media after attending a Federal Election Commission (FEC) hearing to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead from the FEC to...

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  8. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert appears before the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead from the FEC to launch a super political... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert appears before the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead from the FEC to launch a super political...

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  9. Stephen Colbert meets with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an �independent expenditure-only political committee� and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Stephen Colbert meets with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an �independent expenditure-only political committee� and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011.

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  10. Comedian Stephen Colbert waves as he exits the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after attending a hearing on his request to form a political action committee. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Comedian Stephen Colbert waves as he exits the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after attending a hearing on his request to form a political action committee.

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  11. Federal Election Commission chair Cynthia Bauerly presides over a hearing in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, on the merits of comedian Stephen Colbert's request to form a political action committee. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Federal Election Commission chair Cynthia Bauerly presides over a hearing in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, on the merits of comedian Stephen Colbert's request to form a political action committee.

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  12. Comedian Stephen Colbert appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011. Colbert, who formed a "super PAC" earlier this year and won approval from the Federal Election Commission to begin taking contributions on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, is... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Comedian Stephen Colbert appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011. Colbert, who formed a "super PAC" earlier this year and won approval from the Federal Election Commission to begin taking contributions on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, is...

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  13. Stephen Colbert pumps his fist after filing with Federal Election Commission, Friday, May 13, 2011 in Washington. Comedian Stephen Colbert wants to grab "a megaphone made of cash" so he can shout out the demands of his supporters in next year's elections. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Stephen Colbert pumps his fist after filing with Federal Election Commission, Friday, May 13, 2011 in Washington. Comedian Stephen Colbert wants to grab "a megaphone made of cash" so he can shout out the demands of his supporters in next year's elections.

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  14. An Occupy Wall Street demonstrator holds a sign as others gather in Foley Square during a national day of action "Occupy the Courts" in New York January 20, 2012. Protesters turned out under the banner "Occupy the Courts" at some 150 courthouses nationwide, marking the second... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    An Occupy Wall Street demonstrator holds a sign as others gather in Foley Square during a national day of action "Occupy the Courts" in New York January 20, 2012. Protesters turned out under the banner "Occupy the Courts" at some 150 courthouses nationwide, marking the second...

    View Photo »
  15. Nelli Johnson, an attorney, participates in a rally outside the federal courthouse Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Cleveland. In over 100 cities, people protested at courthouses nationwide. The events mark the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, Citizens United v Federal... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Nelli Johnson, an attorney, participates in a rally outside the federal courthouse Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Cleveland. In over 100 cities, people protested at courthouses nationwide. The events mark the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, Citizens United v Federal...

    View Photo »
  16. Stephen Colbert catches money as he accepts contributions after his meeting with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an Independent expenditure-only political committee and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Stephen Colbert catches money as he accepts contributions after his meeting with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an Independent expenditure-only political committee and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011.

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  17. Stephen Colbert leaves with his lawyer Trevor Potter after his meeting with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an �independent expenditure-only political committee� and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Stephen Colbert leaves with his lawyer Trevor Potter after his meeting with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an �independent expenditure-only political committee� and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011.

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  18. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert (R) is flanked by his atorney Trevor Potter (C), while turning in a document during a Federal Election Commission hearing, on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead from the FEC to launch a super political... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert (R) is flanked by his atorney Trevor Potter (C), while turning in a document during a Federal Election Commission hearing, on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead from the FEC to launch a super political...

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  19. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert scans a credit card for a donation after attending a Federal Election Commission (FEC) hearing to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Comedian Stephen Colbert scans a credit card for a donation after attending a Federal Election Commission (FEC) hearing to ask for a media exemption to create a political action committee (PAC) on June 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Colbert was given the go ahead...

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  20. Stephen Colbert (R) gives papers to a clerk after his meeting with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an �independent expenditure-only political committee� and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Stephen Colbert (R) gives papers to a clerk after his meeting with members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to discuss his proposal to establish an �independent expenditure-only political committee� and Draft Advisory Opinion 2011-12 in Washington June 30, 2011.

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  21. Comedian Stephen Colbert grabs cash money from a supporter as he climbs into a vehicle to depart the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after the FEC granted his request to form a Political Action Committee. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Comedian Stephen Colbert grabs cash money from a supporter as he climbs into a vehicle to depart the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after the FEC granted his request to form a Political Action Committee.

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  22. FILE - In this June 30, 2011 file photo, comedian Stephen Colbert appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Colbert is releasing a children's book, "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" on May 8, 2012. In a statement, Colbert said: "I hope the minutes you and your loved... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this June 30, 2011 file photo, comedian Stephen Colbert appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Colbert is releasing a children's book, "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" on May 8, 2012. In a statement, Colbert said: "I hope the minutes you and your loved...

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  23. FILE- This Thursday, June 30, 2011 file photo shows comedian Stephen Colbert as he appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" is currently off the air. An expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat on Wednesday. ... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE- This Thursday, June 30, 2011 file photo shows comedian Stephen Colbert as he appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" is currently off the air. An expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat on Wednesday. ...

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  24. FILE- This Thursday, June 30, 2011 file photo shows comedian Stephen Colbert as he appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Colbert's �super� PAC has raised a staggering $1 million. Political action committees were required to submit their financial reports to the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE- This Thursday, June 30, 2011 file photo shows comedian Stephen Colbert as he appears before the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Colbert's �super� PAC has raised a staggering $1 million. Political action committees were required to submit their financial reports to the...

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  25. Comedian Stephen Colbert collects cash donations on the sidewalk in front of the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after a hearing on his request to form a Political Action Committee. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Comedian Stephen Colbert collects cash donations on the sidewalk in front of the Federal Election Commission in Washington, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after a hearing on his request to form a Political Action Committee.

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 03: Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cynthia Bauerly (L), Vice Chairman Caroline Hunter (2nd L), and Commissioners Donald McGahn II (3rd L), and Matthew Petersen (R) testify during a hearing before the Elections Subcommittee of House Committee on...

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  6. U.S. Congress U.S. Congress

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  1. When the Supreme Court made its landmark 2008 ruling in the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, political warfare was unleashed. It became known among some as the 'corporations are people, too' ruling.
    SOURCE: FLA Politics 2 months ago
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