[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 198 (Wednesday, October 14, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 55056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27496]


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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

11 CFR Parts 102, 103, and 106

[Notice 1998-15]


Prohibited and Excessive Contributions; ``Soft Money''

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Change of Public Hearing Date.

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SUMMARY: On July 13, 1998, the Federal Election Commission published 
proposed rules and announced a public hearing relating to funds 
received by party committees outside the prohibitions and limitations 
of the Federal Election Campaign Act, also known as ``soft money.'' 63 
FR 37721 (July 13, 1998). The Commission subsequently extended the 
comment period and changed the public hearing date. 63 FR 48452 
(September 10, 1998). The commission has decided to reschedule the 
public hearing for November 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in order to avoid 
scheduling conflicts related to November 3, 1998 general election. The 
comment period has not been extended.

DATES: The hearing will be held on November 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. The 
comment period ended on October 2, 1998 and has not been extended.

ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held in the Commission's public hearing 
room, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC, Ninth Floor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan E. Propper, Assistant 
General Counsel, or Paul Sanford, Staff Attorney, 999 E Street, N.W., 
Washington, DC 20463, (202) 694-1650 or (800) 424-9530.
Scott E. Thomas,
Acting Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 98-27496 Filed 10-13-98; 8:45 am]
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