Election Watchdog Paralyzed by Lack of Members

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Election Watchdog Paralyzed by Lack of Members



Chicago Tribune

James Oliphant April 8, 2008

Apr. 8--WASHINGTON -- The nation's election watchdog sits paralyzed--unable to meet, give advice, fashion new rules or open investigations, even as the most intense presidential campaign in recent memory rages on.

The six-seat Federal Election Commission is down to two functioning members, two short of a quorum. Three potential commissioners await confirmation by the Senate, trapped in a cold war between Democrats and Republicans over one of the nominees, whom civil rights groups accuse of hostility to minority voters. The last seat does not even have a White House nominee.



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