House Democrat files suit forcing donor disclosure
Forbes, April 22, 2011
April 21, 2011 at 08:00 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.com
WASHINGTON — A top House Democrat filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Federal Election Commission to force the disclosure of anonymous donors to groups that spend money on political campaigns.
Maryland Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen filed suit in federal district court in Washington, saying the FEC had improperly allowed such groups to shield the names of their donors. He also filed a petition asking the FEC to revise a regulation he said allowed donors to these groups to remain anonymous.
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