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Sneaking In Riders In Bills
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40:34 - 44:41 (04:07)

Learn how Congress members sneak in riders into bills and how it affects political campaign spending disclosure rules.

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The omnibus spending bill contained riders that allowed for the IRS to be prohibited from creating clear rules on 501C4s and PACs spending on politics and prevented corporations from disclosing political donations as requested by shareholders.
40:34 - 42:37 (02:03)
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Omnibus Spending Bill
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The omnibus spending bill contained riders that allowed for the IRS to be prohibited from creating clear rules on 501C4s and PACs spending on politics and prevented corporations from disclosing political donations as requested by shareholders.

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Sneaking In Riders In Bills
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Selects: How Dark Money Works
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Stuff You Should Know
The Federal Elections Commission requires the disclosure of any political communication expenditure of $1,000 or more, including advertisements.
42:37 - 44:41 (02:03)
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Federal Elections Commission
Summary

The Federal Elections Commission requires the disclosure of any political communication expenditure of $1,000 or more, including advertisements. The commission is experiencing a routine deadlock due to divide along party lines with a three to three split.

Chapter
Sneaking In Riders In Bills
Episode
Selects: How Dark Money Works
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know