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Yesterday | The Modesto Bee

Spin Meter: Gop raps Dems for Irs union cash

Seeking maximum political gain from the string of controversies swirling around the White House, Republicans are on the attack against Democratic lawmakers who accepted donations from the union that represents Internal Revenue Service employees.

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Related Topix: US News, Tax, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Shelley Moore Capito, Financial Services, Representative Mike Kelly, Dave Camp

Fri May 17, 2013

USA Today

Ex-Sen. Ensign to pay $32,000 penalty in affair saga

Former U.S. Sen. John Ensign's campaign and his parents have agreed to pay a combined $54,000 in civil penalties to the Federal Election Commission.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, John Ensign, Financial Services

Thu May 16, 2013

Roll Call

Email Trips Up Nebraska Attorney General, Agrees to $19,000 Penalty

Former GOP Senate candidate Jon Bruning , the current Nebraska Attorney General, and his Bruning for Senate committee have agreed with the Federal Election Commission to pay a $19,000 civil penalty for campaign finance violations during his 2012 Senate election effort.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Senator Ben Nelson, US Senate, Democrat, Financial Services

ABC News

Tax-Exempt Groups a Minefield for IRS

The recent fracas over conservative groups whose applications for tax-exempt status were "inappropriately" scrutinized by Internal Revenue Service officials is yet another chapter in the years-long Democratic and Republican struggle for the upper hand when it comes to campaign finance law.

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Related Topix: Tax, US News, Financial Services

Washington Times

IRS employees gave more than $110,000 to Obama's campaigns

President Obama received more than $110,000 from IRS employees for his 2008 and 2012 campaigns, topping all rival candidates, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, US News, US Politics, Mitt Romney, US Senate, John McCain, Republican

Wed May 15, 2013

KOTA Television

More construction and street closures coming to the panhandle

The road from 7th street east to city limits will be closed down for an extended period of time while the road is repaired and re paved.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Financial Services, Bruning, NE, Gering, NE

Times Record News

Opponent ponders Thornberry seat

Elaine Hays said in a news release she has formed an exploratory committee, which has been filed with the Federal Election Commission.

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Related Topix: Financial Services

Tue May 14, 2013

PennLive.com

Sestak announces early Senate campaign, solidifies Democratic gubermatorial field: analysis

In an unexpected announcement that essentially sets the Democratic field for the 2014 governor's race, former U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Senator Pat Toomey, US News, US Senate, Financial Services, Pennsylvania, Allyson Schwartz, US House of Representatives, Democrat

The Huffington Post

How Citizens United Sparked IRS Scandal

As the Internal Revenue Service began to use broad search terms like "tea party," "patriot" and "9/12" to target groups seeking tax-exempt status in March 2010, the agency was already facing a major crush of applications for exemption under section 501 of the tax code.

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Related Topix: Tax, Financial Services, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA, Non-Profit

Common Dreams

IRS Fallout: The Real Scandal Is Secret Money Influencing US Elections

The IRS is under siege for investigating conservative political groups applying for tax-exempt status.

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Related Topix: Tea Party, US News, Financial Services, Liberal Political News

KGWN

Nebraska Attorney General fined $19,000 by FEC

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has been fined $19,000 by the Federal Election Commission for violating campaign finance laws during his run for U.S. Senate last year.

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Related Topix: US Senate, Senator Deb Fischer, US Politics, US News, Financial Services

WOWT-TV Omaha

Nebraska Attorney General Fined $19,000 By FEC

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has been fined $19,000 by the Federal Election Commission for violating campaign finance laws during his run for U.S. Senate last year.

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Related Topix: Senator Deb Fischer, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Bruning, NE, Financial Services

Fri May 10, 2013

Common Dreams

A Constitutional Convention to End 'Destruction of Democracy'

A group of Vermont state senators are calling on Washington to hold a constitutional convention to address the "corrupting influence of money in our political system" wrought on by the Supreme Court's 2010 decision, Citizens United vs.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, US News, US Supreme Court, Liberal Political News

Thu May 09, 2013

The Washington Post

A new campaign finance reform model

Bob Bauer is an attorney in private practice who has represented Obama for America and the Democratic National Committee.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Opinion, US Politics, US News

Boston.com

PACs key source of Markey funds

US Representative Edward J. Markey, who has repeatedly called on Republican Gabriel E. Gomez to sign a pledge curbing third-party spending in their Senate race, knows from personal experience how difficult it is to renounce outside contributions.

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Related Topix: US News, Edward Markey, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Financial Services, Scott Brown, US Senate, Republican, Senator Elizabeth Warren

Wed May 08, 2013

Politico

Hard truths of campaign finance

The cries for changing the Federal Election Commission from some editorial boards and campaign finance lobbyists overlook the obvious dangers of an unchecked federal agency regulating the political involvement of citizens.

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Related Topix: Financial Services

NorthJersey.com

Fair Lawn Council debates calling for repeal of ruling ...

The borough is aiming to join nine other municipalities in New Jersey that have passed resolutions calling for the repeal of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the controversial Supreme Court ruling on federal election spending.

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Related Topix: Fair Lawn, NJ, Financial Services

Roll Call

Freshmen in House Start Leadership PACs

Freshman Reps. Tammy Duckworth , D-Ill., and Trey Radel , R-Fla., have registered new leadership PACs with the Federal Election Commission.

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Related Topix: Financial Services

Roll Call

Complaint Filed with FEC Regarding Excessive Contributions

Two reform organizations today filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission regarding possible excessive contributions by individuals during the 2012 elections.

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Related Topix: Financial Services

Tue May 07, 2013

Chicago Sun-Times

Grow Up and Be Free: Ex-U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh files papers for new PAC

Former Tea Party Congressman Joe Walsh has filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to form a new PAC.

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Related Topix: Tea Party, Financial Services

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