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FEC Increases Political Contribution Limits for 2012
-Christopher WeberAdjusting for inflation, the Federal Election Commission has increased the amount donors can give to federal candidates.
Obama 2012 Campaign Manager Huddling With Major Donors
-Lynn SweetObama's 2012 campaign manager, Jim Messina, is on his first coast-to-coast swing this week to huddle with major backers about building an organization to bankroll Obama's drive for a second term.
Why We'll Never Have Real Wall Street Reform
-Joanne BambergerThe tighter regulatory reins called for in the new financial reform law are tied to increased funding for the SEC. But Republican plans to cut the federal budget could well keep that from happening.
Tom DeLay Says He Would Welcome Guns at His Public Events
-Tom DiemerOnetime House GOP leader Delay, He, sentenced to three years in prison on money laundering charges, remains free pending an appeal of his conviction in Texas.
Tom DeLay Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Money Laundering
-Christopher WeberThe lawmaker once known as "The Hammer" was convicted on money-laundering charges. The sentence was not unexpected, and DeLay has several possible appeals.
Christine O'Donnell to Resubmit Campaign Funds Records
-Christopher WeberThe failed Delaware Senate candidate will refile spending documents for her 2009-10 campaign.
Mike Easley, Former N.C. Governor, Convicted on Felony Campaign Finance Charge
-Mary C. CurtisEasley entered an Alford plea, which means that he did not admit guilt -- though he acknowledged there was sufficient evidence to convict him of a crime. He will not serve jail time.
Democrats Hope Liberal Outside Group Will Provide Balance
-Christopher WeberThis year many congressional Republicans had a number of big-spending conservative groups to thank for propelling them to victory, and now Democrats hope a new liberal organization will do the same for them in 2012.
'Casino Jack': Abramoff Film Should Be Required Viewing for New Lawmakers
-Annie Groer"Casino Jack," starring Kevin Spacey as uber-lobbyist and mega-fraudster Jack Abramoff, could teach the new class of lawmakers an important lesson about lobbyists and corruption.
The Campaign Money Trap: Reformers Become Flip-Floppers When Victory Is in Sight
-Jill LawrenceObama had his awkward 2008 moment of scrapping his commitment to public campaign financing. The GOP is having that moment now on disclosure.
Axelrod Says Undisclosed GOP Contributors Trying to Sway Regulation of Industry
-Bruce DrakeAxelrod charged that Republicans don't want voters to know who some of the big contributors are because they represent special interests trying to fight off regulation of the banking, mortgage, insurance and oil industries.
Interest Group Spending on Campaigns Setting Records in 2010
-Sandra FishA Supreme Court decision in January changed the landscape of political spending. One result: Tens of millions of dollars are flowing into the midterm elections.
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