NRA seeks own news outlet to bypass campaign limits
The NRA aims to buy a TV or radio station and claim status as a news organization to be exempt from spending limits. Wayne LaPierre told the AP the group wants to be treated like Disney or Viacom in campaign finance law and may pursue a court case to establish legitimacy.
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NRA eyeing broad cast outlet as political influence grows
The NRA seeks potential funding sources for a media outlet and weighs corporate money avenues. If classified as a media organization it could critique candidates freely, while current campaign finance rules ban ads mentioning candidates near elections. The FEC signals openness to broader media exemptions.
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NRA Eyes Purchase of Broadcast Outlet to Amplify Message
The NRA talks with potential investors to buy a broadcast outlet, which could shield it from campaign spending limits and allow direct political messaging with corporate funds. The group, founded 1871 and backed by about 4 million members, runs 11 plus publications and spent 2.27 million on lobbying in Washington last year.
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Western Europe May Cool as Arctic Melts, Scientists Warn
At a U N climate conference in Milan experts warned that melting Arctic ice could slow the Gulf Stream slowing Western Europe's warming. Jonathan Bamber cited potential Alpine hazards as Matterhorn and Mont Blanc faced rockfalls and Italy's crops rely on Alpine water.
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