FCC-required political ad data disclosures won’t be searchable

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica | April 27, 2012

The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 this morning to require broadcasters to post political ad data on the Web, making it easier for the public to see how as much as $3.2 billion will be spent on TV advertising in this election. Continue Reading

Broadcasters’ last-ditch push to hide political ad data

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica | April 27, 2012

With the Federal Communications Commission set to vote today on whether to require broadcasters to post political ad data online, the industry has been scrambling to water down the proposed rule. Continue Reading