Tag: Regulatory Oversight
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Small-Dollar Donations, Big Questions: What FEC Data Can—and Can’t—Tell Us
Federal campaign finance relies heavily on online small-dollar donations, which raise transparency issues in FEC data. Current donation reporting lacks clarity, creating gaps in understanding. Fragmented oversight complicates anomaly analysis and accountability. Suggested reforms include risk-based verification and standardized reporting to enhance system clarity without restricting fundraising practices, ensuring public confidence.
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