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By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyPresident Bush and Senate Democrats may have reached a deal in a long-running battle over the Federal Election Commission. The commission has been unable to function since October of 2006 because of controversies surrounding Bush nominee Hans von Spakovsky. Senate Democrats don't like von Spakovsky's views and have blocked him from consideration by the full Senate. The FEC has six commissioners, three Republicans and three Democrats, and needs at least four to function. Only two of the commission's seats have been filled as a result of the stalemate. Now, as part of a package meant to break ...
Obama Hold Source of McCain's Money Woes
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailySen. John McCain's presidential campaign finds itself in something of a catch-22. Last summer, when the campaign was not going well and McCain was thought to be finished as a candidate, he agreed to accept Federal matching funds. That was a sign that the Senator could not raise money and might soon drop out of the race. But now that his fortunes have turned, and his campaign coffers have filled, McCain wants to forego Federal funds and the spending limits that go along with them. But the Federal Election Commission, and Democrats, is balking at the campaign's plans.FEC Chairman David Mason has ...
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