Subject: news of the day 12/4/03
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 12/4/2003, 7:15 AM
To: election-law

"Liberal Group to Launch Anti-Bush Ads in Nevada

Gannett News Service offers this report. BNA is reporting that the Federal Election Commission "has agreed to rule on a large, complex request from a Republican-leaning political organization seeking an advisory opinion outlining the limits on federal campaign activity by so-called Section 527 groups."


"After Scandals, State Panel Offers Plan to Revamp Judges' Elections"

The New York Times offers this report.


"Voting Reforms Unlikely Before 2006, Experts Say"

See this Scripps Howard Foundation Wire article.


"Speeding Scrutiny of Senate Donors"

The New York Times offers this report, which begins: "NEXT month, after the candidates for president file their quarterly reports about who gave them money and how much they gave, voters will be able to see those reports on the Internet within a couple of days. You can go to the Web site for the Federal Election Commission (www.fec.gov), type in the names of neighbors, co-workers and friends, and see their donations. The system works just as quickly for candidates for the House of Representatives.

But as the 2004 election year approaches, one notable body remains exempt from federal regulations requiring quick Internet disclosure of donors: the United States Senate."


"Diebold Backs Off Legal Challenge"

Wired News offers this report. Thanks to David Ettinger for the pointer.


"Ohio Study Finds Flaws in Electronic Voting"

The New York Times offers this report. You can find links to the study and related documents here on the Ohio Secretary of State's website.


 
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