Liberal Group Wants FCC Crackdown on Political 'Front Groups'

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Sometimes it seems like the laws that govern political advertising draw as much controversy as the ads themselves. Now, with the 2012 election not far off, one liberal group wants to start the debate all over again.  

On Tuesday, Media Access Project, a liberal group, asked the Federal Communications Commission to impose stricter disclosure rules regarding the money behind ads that run on radio and TV stations, which make up the lion’s share of political advertising.

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