Lieberman Slapped with $50,000 Fine for Campaign Violation

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According to the Federal Election Commission, Lieberman’s 2006 reelection campaign and its treasurer, Lynn Fusco, made payments to get-out-the-vote canvassers of more than $100 in cash. Under FEC law, disbursements to individuals over $100 must be made in check form.

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The committee also failed to accurately document individuals it paid $200 or more over the course the year, another FEC requirement.

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And Lieberman’s campaign misreported payments to two consultants as well as a $75,000 disbursement.