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Will Donald Trump let the Federal Election Commission rot?

Global Politics

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Republican Matthew Petersen to a federal judgeship, meaning the FEC is poised to putter on with the minimum number of commissioners — four — required to take official action on most anything of consequence.

Angelo Pesce

Convicted scammer creates federal PACs from prison

Global Politics
Barry Loudermilk

Federal Election Commission earning congressional attention — for the wrong reasons

Global Politics
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