FEC Holds Secret Sessions Despite Sunshine Act Rules
Published Date: 3/6/2025
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Summary
The Federal Election Commission will hold a closed hybrid meeting on March 11 and 13, 2025, to discuss important compliance and legal matters. This affects commissioners and staff working on election law enforcement, with no public access or direct cost changes. The meeting keeps things transparent behind the scenes while following the Sunshine Act rules.
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