Court Order Could Force Reluctant FEC to Regulate Internet

[NVMojo]

just imagine having DU fall under some sort of FEC scrutiny. I smell a rat.

Court Order Could Force Reluctant FEC to Regulate Internet

"October 14, 2004

By SHARON THEIMER
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - With political fund raising, campaign advertising and organizing taking place in full swing over the Internet, it may just be a matter of time before the Federal Election Commission joins the action.

Well, that time may be now.

A recent federal court ruling says the FEC must extend some of the nation's new campaign finance and spending limits to political activity on the Internet.

Long reluctant to step into online political activity, the agency is considering whether to appeal.

But vice chairwoman Ellen Weintraub said the Internet may prove to be an unavoidable area for the six-member commission, regardless of what happens with the ruling.

"I don't think anybody here wants to impede the free flow of information over the Internet," Weintraub said. "The question then is, where do you draw the line?"

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http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/04/10/ap_101404.asp?trk=nl

[ibegurpard]

1. Uh, clue-phone vice-chairwoman Weintraub?

I suggest that before you tackle the internet, you take care of the Sinclair problem.

[aquart]

2. FEC meddling in broadcasting? That would be fun.

[Jim Sagle]

3. Earth to FEC: shut yer fuckin' mouth.

[NVMojo]

4. yeah, that does make it really ironic for the FEC

if you ask me. Deal with Sinclair first.

[Moderator]

5. Not LBN

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