Do the new proposed regulations seek to make any other changes of interest to bloggers?
Yes. The FEC is additionally seeking comments regarding the precise scope of the “press exemption,” regulatory recognition that costs incurred by the news media in the course of covering political candidates, issues, or events do not constitute “expenditures” or “contributions” under campaign finance rules. The FEC is considering whether or not to amend existing regulations to specifically indicate that media activities that otherwise would be entitled to the statutory exemption are likewise exempt when they take place over the Internet.
