Mediagazer: Facebook requested blanket exemption from FEC over political ad disclosures for many years until changing course in 2017 (Bloomberg)

11:35 AM ET, October 5, 2017

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Bloomberg:

Facebook requested blanket exemption from FEC over political ad disclosures for many years until changing course in 2017 — In 2011, company said FEC shouldn't stand in way of innovation — Russian meddling prompts calls for political ad transparency — Facebook Inc. is pledging greater …

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Kris Cheng / Hong Kong Free Press HKFP:

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