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Larry Sabato moderated a panel discussion of political reporters, U.S. House members, and a former secretary of state on the 2008 elections. Topics included a shorter transition between pres…

Mr. Toner talked about fundraising rules for 2008 presidential candidates. Mr. Toner was a member of the Federal Election Commission from 2003 to 2007 and served as chairman in 2006. He hea…

Following opening remarks by Professor Sabato, James Carville, a Democratic political strategist and commentator, spoke about the results of the 2006 midterm elections, campaign politics, an…

The Federal Election Commission debated and rejected, on a vote of 3-3, a proposal that would have allowed political advertisements that mentioned specific candidates as long as they address…

Mr. Toner talked about Federal Election Commission rules for interest groups in this fall’s midterm elections and other campaign finance laws. The FEC voted 3-3 against easing limits on poli…

Federal Election Commission chairman Michael Toner talked about FEC regulations of the Internet and political blogging. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

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…

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…

Panelists participated in a forum discussion of the politics of campaign finance laws. They addressed the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law, as well as its predecessors. They talked about…

Commissioner Michael Toner of the Federal Election Commission talked about the decision in a federal court case this week involving the campaign finance law and his proposal to regulate “527…

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.

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 on campaign finance legislation. The focus of the hearing was independent expenditures by private organizations and individuals, issue advocacy through televisi…

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…