Transnational bribery is an increasingly potent threat to democracies around the world. What's being done to mitigate it?
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Election commissioner calls for new rules to keep foreign money out of U.S. politics
Last Friday, Ellen Weintraub of the FEC announced a new proposal to launch rulemaking to keep foreign money out of U.S. politics.
Continue readingAs foreign influence becomes a reality, FEC commissioner urges action
FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel has proposed banning political contributions by domestic subsidiaries of foreign corporations.
Continue readingAnother brick in the wall falls: Court weakens barrier between candidates and super PACs
By allowing super PACs to invoke candidates' names, the court has removed yet another layer of independence between outside groups and the politicians they support.
Continue readingWhy is the tax return a big deal and what information can you learn from it?
Why are tax returns such a big deal? We believe tax returns, when considered in conjunction with financial disclosure forms, help paint a fuller picture of the candidate’s financial dealings.
Continue readingBillionaire speech shows line between campaigns and super PACs erased
Many viewers may have seen the speech given by billionaire investor Tom Barrack during the final night of the Republican convention and wondered, “Who is this guy?"
Continue readingSupreme Court decision on McDonnell opens worrying new horizons for corruption
The Supreme Court vacated former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s conviction, leading to worrying new horizons for corruption cases in the future.
Continue readingBreaking down the latest Senate campaign finance reform package
Senate Democrats have introduced a package of campaign finance and lobbying reforms, labeled the We The People Act.
Continue readingExpanding overtime pay may mean losses for corporate PACs
New overtime pay rules recently enacted by the Obama administration could weaken the coffers of corporate PACs.
Continue readingInternational political finance activists find areas of common concern in Prague meeting
The meeting gave attendees the opportunity to discuss issues facing advocates for political transparency in a setting that encouraged sharing of experiences.
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