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Dotnaught writes "The Federal Election Commission today issued an advisory opinion that finds the Fired Up network of blogs qualifies for the ‘press exemption’ to federal campaign finance laws. The press exemption, as defined by Congress, is meant to assure ‘the unfettered right of the newspapers, TV networks, and other media to cover and comment on political campaigns.’ The full ruling is available at the FEC site. A noteworthy passage: ‘…an entity otherwise eligible for the press exception would not lose its eligibility merely because of a lack of objectivity…’"
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