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FEC may set rules on blogs

WASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- The Federal Election Commission is considering new rules establishing television-like regulations for paid political messages on the Internet.

The FEC, the government's watchdog on election law, has drafted rules that would demand the purchasers of political advertisements on Web sites be displayed, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday.

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The proposals also would have bloggers disclose whether they receive funds from a campaign committee or candidate, the newspaper said. The rules, as written, would not apply to people operating sites that don't accept funding from political action committees or parties.

The FEC has set a deadline of Friday for public comment on the proposals and will have a public hearing June 28-29. A final version of the proposal is expected before the end of the year, the Tribune said.

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