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Not an April Fools’ joke: Nation’s campaign finance watchdog is MIA as FEC endures longest period without a quorum in its history

Federal Election Commission

Even before the coronavirus crisis upended the lives of millions of Americans and the operations of countless government agencies, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) was already struggling. Today, in fact, marks the start of the eighth month since the nation’s campaign finance watchdog lost its ability to do its job due to the resignation of one commissioner in August. This

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Swamp Stories Episode 8: The Russians Are Coming

Foreign interference

“Now, 21st century soldiers of a different sort sit in dark rooms in far corners of the world, seeking to disrupt our elections, trying to sow division through digital warfare and disinformation campaigns. All with one goal: to weaken democracy and true self-government here and around the world.” This week’s episode of Issue One’s “Swamp Stories” podcast covers how,

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Issue One applauds downpayment on voting assistance in stimulus bill, calls on Congress to provide more resources in future measures

2020 election, Election administration & process reform

Following the announcement that the Phase III stimulus bill includes $400 million in election assistance to help states prepare for the 2020 election cycle, Issue One Executive Director Meredith McGehee released the following statement: “Congress has just made a solid downpayment on making the 2020 elections safe, secure, and fair.  “While it falls short of the amount Senator Amy Klobuchar

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Issue One and the Fix the System project release ad urging action on a safe and secure election

2020 election, Election administration & process reform, Fix the System

Today, we are proud to announce Issue One’s leadership in the Fix the System project, a new coalition of political reform organizations, business leaders, and advocates seeking to bolster our democracy, strengthen Congress, and fix the broken political system.  Members of this broad coalition also include Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, FixUS, Leadership Now, the Lugar

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Issue One to Senate: Guarantee that every eligible American can vote in the 2020 elections

2020 election, Election administration & process reform

Congress should include funding for states in the Phase III Stimulus bill to give every voter the choice of voting early and voting by mail Group launches social media ad campaign in targeted states across the country Watch our ad here As the Senate reconvenes this morning to negotiate the “Phase III” supplemental COVID-19 stimulus bill, Issue One is helping

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9 numbers to know from the newest 2020 campaign finance reports

2020 election, Campaign fundraising & spending, Dark money & super PACs

On Friday night, presidential candidates were required to file new campaign finance reports that detailed the money they raised and spent in February — a time before the spread of coronavirus upended the lives of Americans across the country. Here are some of the most crucial numbers to know from the latest reports. $2.1 billion: Total amount of money spent

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The COVID-19 crisis illustrates the need for a stable democracy and secure, free, and fair elections 

2020 election, Election administration & process reform

Issue One to Senate: include resources for states for early voting and vote by mail In the wake of unprecedented worldwide disruption caused by the coronavirus, and the impact it has on U.S. elections and public confidence in our government, Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman released the following statement:  “Coronavirus has ground many aspects of Americans’ lives to

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Issue One statement: Corrupt insider trading in Congress undermines public trust

Congressional ethics

In response to the news that multiple U.S. senators sold stock after receiving classified briefings on the COVID-19 pandemic, Issue One Executive Director Meredith McGehee released the following statement: “This is outrageous, and it’s a violation of the public’s trust. The reason elected officials get classified information is to make better decisions for the health and welfare of the public,

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5 times Trey Trainor’s FEC confirmation hearing raised questions about his qualifications

Dark money & super PACs, Federal Election Commission

At his confirmation hearing last week in the Senate Rules Committee, Texas attorney Trey Trainor’s remarks raised serious questions about whether he should be confirmed to serve on the Federal Election Commission (FEC), a post for which he has been nominated by President Donald Trump. “The answers that Trey Trainor gave at his confirmation hearing did not allay concerns about

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