FEC To File Response to BCRA Court Ruling - October 18, 2004 Vol.5, No.21

October 18, 2004 Vol.5, No.21:

Published: 10/18/2004

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FEC To File Response to BCRA Court Ruling

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has told an appeals court it will file a statement noting which rules it will defend from a lower court ruling overturning regulations implementing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) by Nov. 8. Rules that are not appealed will have to be reconsidered by the agency. In a recent meeting FEC Vice-Chair Ellen Weintraub indicated that its exemption for Internet communications may need to be reconsidered. The FEC must also decide whether to defend its exemptions to the electioneering communications rule for 501(c)(3) organizations and unpaid broadcasts.