Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Colbert gets some answers on campaign finance
Posted: 06.30.2011 at 11:28 AM
5
Stephen Colbert shakes hands and accepts one dollar contributions after filing with Federal Election Commission in Washington.  / AP photo
Slideshow
Photo:

ANDREW MIGA, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Election Commission says comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show's resources to boost his political action committee. But he must publicly disclose some major expenses as in-kind contributions from the show's corporate owners.

Read more
FEC rules on Colbert PAC 
Colbert gets FEC approval 
Colbert forms super PAC 

Colbert said Thursday that he could not have been happier with the ruling. Colbert played it straight during his appearance before the commission, saving his trademark quips for a crowd that gathered outside the commission building after the meeting.

Colbert is forming a so-called super PAC that can raise unlimited amounts of money for elections.

 

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.

 

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Teenager arrested for setting fire to Sprouts Inn
Rajah Maples  |  Yesterday at 7:56 PM  |  6 comments
Thumbnail
Two day search for domestic disturbance suspect ends in arrest
KHQA Newsdesk  |  Yesterday at 4:15 PM
Thumbnail
QSFA Executive Director Rob Dwyer announces retirement
KHQA Newsdesk  |  Yesterday at 5:14 PM
Follow Connect Tri-States
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Senior Living
Info on senior living from our experts
Home & Garden
Home and garden info from our experts
Expert Connect Auto
Automotive info from our experts
Expert Connect Legal
Legal info from our experts
ADVERTISEMENT