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CQ Poltics: Obama Neared $4 Million in Transition Fundraising Last Month

President-elect Barack Obama raised $3.8 million through mid-December for costs related to his transition to the White House, his transition team reported Monday. That figure is an increase of $2.6 million since Nov. 15, the last time the list was updated.
• Full story | List of Transition donors

Jan. 5, 2009 - 2:18 p.m.

CQ Today: Terry McAuliffe: The $80 Million Man?

Why didn’t someone think of this before? If you run a professional fundraiser for office, he’s sure to have plenty of money.
That, despite questions about his electability, is why Terry McAuliffe is a strong candidate for governor of Virginia this year. Everyone knew that McAuliffe would be able to raise a lot of money. He is, after all, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee who has been a key Democratic fundraiser for nearly 30 years. Full Story

Jan. 5, 2009 - 11:58 a.m.

CQ Politics: Burris a Registered Lobbyist, but Not Up to Date on His Paperwork

Roland W. Burris, the former state attorney general picked by Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich to fill the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama, is a registered lobbyist who appears to be out of compliance with federal lobbying laws. Full story

Dec. 30, 2008 - 6:16 p.m.

CQ Politics: Rangel Pays Parking Tickets With Campaign Funds

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel of New York has used campaign funds to pay $1,540 in fines from parking tickets in the District of Columbia in the last two years, according to federal campaign finance records and his office. Full story

Dec. 30, 2008 - 10:56 a.m.

CQ Today: Education Groups Compete for Piece of Stimulus Package

Teachers groups and school administrators, citing state budget shortfalls that are strangling local school districts, are continuing an end-of-the-year lobbying push to ensure education funding is part of the 2009 stimulus package. Full story

Dec. 30, 2008 - 10:58 a.m.

Clinton Writes Off $13 Million Loan

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., has decided to assume nearly $13.2 million in personal debt from her 2008 campaign for the presidency, according to a new campaign finance report. The debt is in the form of personal loans she essentially made to herself during the protracted primary battle with Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. The Clinton campaign, however, still owes $6.4 million in remaining obligations to political strategist Mark Penn and various vendors. Last month, before Obama chose her to be the next secretary of State, Clinton helped raise about $406,000 to help close out her 2008 presidential campaign. But once she’s confirmed as secretary of state, it would be a violation of federal law for her to continue raising money directly for the purpose of paying off any remaining campaign obligations.

Dec. 22, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.

“Cruisin’ Into the New Year” with Rep. Sanchez

And you thought you were spending a lot for the holidays. House members have rang up nearly $2.5 million on holiday cards, gifts and parties during the past four years, according to campaign finance disclosure reports.
More than $400,000 of it was spent by one lawmaker — Rep. Loretta Sanchez, whose Christmas and New Year’s cards have become something of anticipated holiday event among her constituents, contributors and even the press. Full story

Dec. 19, 2008 - 1:31 p.m.

FEC Approves Bundling Rules for Lobbyists

The Federal Election Commission unanimously approved new rules Thursday governing disclosure of lobbyists who bundle campaign contributions.
The new regulations — approved 15 months after lobbying overhaul legislation was signed into law — attempts to bring some transparency to the fundraising process by requiring the disclosure of individuals and groups who raise multiple donations for campaigns of more than $15,000 while working as lobbyists. But campaign finance reform advocates said the FEC guidelines could create new loopholes that allow campaigns circumvent the intent of the law. Full story

Dec. 18, 2008 - 5:28 p.m.

FEC Elects Walther as Chairman

The Federal Election Commission chose Democratic member Steven T. Walther today as the agency’s new chairman for 2009, replacing Republican Donald F. McGahn II. The chairman of the six-member commission that oversees campaign finance issues rotates between parties from year to year. Republican commissioner Matthew S. Petersen, meanwhile, will serve as the new vice chairman, replacing Walther.

Dec. 18, 2008 - 12:35 p.m.

Bill Clinton Releases List of Donors to His Foundations

Former President Bill Clinton released a long-awaited list of donors to his charitable foundations and presidential library today, part of the deal to smooth the path for wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton ’s, becoming Secretary of State. Full story

Dec. 18, 2008 - 2:28 p.m.

House Candidates Set $1 Billion Record

The economy is in pretty bad shape — everywhere except in the world of politics, where House candidates raised more than a billion dollars during the 2008 election cycle. Full story

Dec. 16, 2008 - 12:22 p.m.

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CQ Poltics: Obama Neared $4 Million in Transition Fundraising Last Month

CQ Today: Terry McAuliffe: The $80 Million Man?

CQ Politics: Burris a Registered Lobbyist, but Not Up to Date on His Paperwork

CQ Politics: Rangel Pays Parking Tickets With Campaign Funds

CQ Today: Education Groups Compete for Piece of Stimulus Package

Clinton Writes Off $13 Million Loan

“Cruisin’ Into the New Year” with Rep. Sanchez

FEC Approves Bundling Rules for Lobbyists

FEC Elects Walther as Chairman

Bill Clinton Releases List of Donors to His Foundations

House Candidates Set $1 Billion Record

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