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COMPLAINT

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1. ThIsccomplaint chare httherespondt has violated the Federal Election

Ca mag Act, 2 U.S.C. § 431 et seq., as amended ("FECAw), by making aggregate

contribuion n excess of the limits permitted by the FECA.

2. The complainant, the Center for Responsive Politics, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan

research group incorporated in the State of Iowa and headquartered in Washington. D.C.,

that studies Congress and related issues. Founded in 1983, it was designed to research

matters concerning the organization and operation of Congress as an institution and to

examine potential reforms that could improve both its internal operation and its

responsiveness to the Amnerican public. The patterns of contributions of money to federal

candidates has been one of its chief areas of study.

3. The respondent is an individual contributor to various candidates and political

committees.

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CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE POLITICS1320 19th Street, N.W.Washington D.C. 20036(202) 857-0044

V. Complainant..

James Bronce, Henderson

Respondent,

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t The FDCA limits contributions by any one individual to an aggreigate, total of $2500per calendar year. Contrbutions to a candidate or the candidate's authoriz'ed coMm-aittee,

mtae In a year other than the calendar year of the election with respect to whkh the

coeribatl fon is made are considered to be made during the calendar year in which such

elect iIs held. 2 U.S.C. § 441a(aX(3); 11 C.F. R. § 110.5.

GROUNDS FOR COMPIAN

5. Acwordlng to FEC records, reispondent James Bronce Henderson makde cotbaln

subject to FBCA in the amounts and to the persons identified in the list attached to this

compaintas Exhibit I1. Attached as Exhibit 2 are copies of the FEC records for each

cntrift~ listed in Exhibit I1. All exhib)its, reflect the records on file at the FEC -s of

Deem*e 15, 1993.

6. On inforni nt and belief, repnetJames Bronce Hneonude, aintribudm-

attttedto the 1992 calendar year in the amount of $34,500. These coontrtoosexosededby $9,500 the $25,000 contribution limit imposed by the FBCA andCnuiso

vegtalalmon A contributions by any individual in a calendar year.

RELLE

7. T7he Center for Responsive Politics respectfully urges the Comkmission to conduct a

prompt and torwough investigation into the allegations in this Complaint, and to declare

that the Respondent has violated the FECA and Commission regulations.

Respectfully submitted,

Ellen S. MillerExecutive DirectorCENTER FOR RESPONSIVE POLITICS1320 19th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20036

Date: January 14, 1994 (202) 857-0044

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VERIFCATION

The undersIgned mpanton behalffof the Center for Responsive Politimsswears that the statements in this Comlakt are baed on the bwces, indicawted&, and assuch, are true and correct to the best 9her Inforatio and belief.

w:;,Ellen S. Mifler

DIstrict of Cohumbia )) SS

Subscibed and sarn before me this 14th day of Jaruary, 1994.

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No4M y Pubic 1b" of dobsty CSsi M~W 14, 1998

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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

January 26, 1994

Ellen S. Miller, Executive Directorcenter for Responsive Politics1320 19th Streeto U.N.Washington, D.C. 20036

RE: MRN 3S99

Dear me. Miller:

This letter acknowledges receipt on January 21, 1994, of

your complaint alleging possible violations of the FederalElection Campaign Act of 1971.r as amended (Othe Act"),, by JamesBrofice Hlendersoni. The respondent will be notified of thiscomplaint within five days.

You will be notified as soon as the Federal ElectionCommission takes final action on your complaint. Should you

receive any additional information In this matter, pleaseforward It to the Office of the General Counsel. suchinformation must be sworn to in the same manner as the original

complaint. We have numbered this matter NUN 3659. IPlease referto this number in all future communications. For yourInformation, we have attached a brief description of theCmmission's procedures for handling complaints.

Sincerely,

I -1 ;-6;'40Mary U. Taksar, AttorneyCentral Enforcement Docket

EnclosureProcedures

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

January 28, 1994

jame* Bronce Henderson20101 Hoover StreetDetroit, H! 48205

RE: MUR 3889

Dear Krt. Henderson:

The Federal Election Commission received a comploint whichIndicates that you say have violated the Federal ElectionCampaign Act of 1971, as amended ("the Act"). A copy of thecomplaint is enclosed. We have numbered this matter MMS 369.Flease refer to this number in all future correspondence.

Under the Act, you have the opportunity to demonsttet inwriting that no action should be taken against you in thismatter. Please submit' any factual or legal materials which youbelieve are relevant to the Commission's analysis of thismatter. Where appropriate, statements should be submitted underoath. Your response. which should be addressed to the GeneralCounsel's Office, must be, submitted within 15 days of receipt ofthis letter. if no response is received within 15 days* theCommission may take further action based on the availableinformation.

This matter will remain confidential in accordance with2 U.S.C. I 437g(a)(4)(8) and I 437g(a)(12)(A) unless you notifythe Comission In writing that you wish the matter to be madepublic. If you intend to be represented by counsel In thismatter, please advise the Commission by completing the enclosedform stating the name, address and telephone number of suchcounsel, and authorizing such counsel to receive anynotifications and other communications from the Commission.

James Bronco Henderson?ftqe 2

if you have any questions, please contact Joan Nctnery at

(202) 219-3400. for your information, we have enclosed a brief

description of the Commission's procedures for handlingcomplaints.

Since rely,

16'91 -- V ka~e.Mary L. Taksar, Attorney

Central Enforcement Docket

Enclosures1. Complaint2. Procedures3. Designation of Counsel Statement

FFDERAL FLF3CTION COM.VISSION

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William 3. McManus# TreasurerRepublican National Committee -RNC

310 First Street, SEWashington, DC 20003

RE: MUR 38839

Dear Mr. Mcnanus:.

The Federal Election Commission received a Complaint whichIndicates that the Republican National Committee - RNC("Committee") and you, as treasurer, may have violated theFederal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (*the Act").A copy of the complaint is enclosed. we have numbered thismatter MUR 3889. Please refer to this number in all futurecorrespondence.

Under the Act, you have the opportunity to demonstrate inwriting that no action'should be taken against the Committee andyou, as treasurer, in this matter. Please submit any factual orlegal materials which YOU believe are relevant to theCommission's analysis of this matter. Where appropriate,statements should be submitted under oath. Your response, whichshould be addressed to the General Counsel's office, must besubmitted vithin 15 days of receipt of this letter. If noresponse is received within 15 days, the Commission may takefurther action based on the available information.

This matter will remain confidential in accordance with2 U.s.c. 5 437g(a)(4)(8) and I 437g(a)(12)(A) unless you notifythe Commission in writing that you wish the matter to be madepublic. If you intend to be represented by counsel in thismatter, please advise the Commission by completing the enclosedform stating the name, address and telephone number of suchcounsel, and authorizing such counsel to receive anynotifications and other communications from the Commission.

William 3. Mcmanust TreasurerRepublican National Committee - RNCPage 2

if you have any questions, please contact Joan ncznery at(202) 219-3400. For your information, we have enclosed a briefdescription of the Commission's procedures for handlingcomplaints.

Sincerely,

Mary L. Taksar, AttorneyCentral Enforcement Docket

Enclosures1. Complaint2. Procedures3. Designation of Counsel Statement

LAW

STONE, BIBER & O'TOOLE, P.C.

DAVID C. STONE 2701 TROY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 400 RAYMO'DI. FEUL

MICH4AEL J. 61UER TIROY, MICHegoAN 4064 ANDREA M. DIEFRAIN

ROGER J. O'TOOLE - ON 4M~,PC

GORDON A. BECKER ON AMOPC

SAWA E. ALLEN TELEPH4ONE (313) 362-2030 RODGER D. YOUNG

40O4N R. FOWLER, JR. TELECOPIER (313) 3652-5567 JAMAL JOHN I4AMOOD

.JOHN 0. TOMLINSON WPITES 1RC? DIAL.

February 8, 1994

Personal and Confidential

Federal Election CommissionWashington, D.C. 20463

Attention: Mary L. Taksar, Esq.Ms. Joan McEnery

Re: MUR 3889

Dear Ms. Taksar and McEnery:

James B. Henderson of Detroit, Michigan has requested that wecontact you regarding the above captioned matter.

As we understand it, a Complaint has been filed against Mr.Henderson by the Center for Responsive Politics, alleging that Mr.Henderson exceeded his contribution limits in 1992.

This matter was previously brought to our attention. At thattime, Mr. Henderson directed us to begin an investigation of thematter. As a result, we have contacted the Recipients of Mr.Henderson's contributions and have requested their advice regardingwhether a violation occurred and the corrective action that shouldtake place. While we have not received a definitive answer fromthose Recipients, they have refunded sufficient funds to bring ourclients contributions within the appropriate guidelines (seeattached letter dated November 1, 1993, from the RepublicanNational Committee).

As of this date, we have not been able to determine whetherthe contributions were made jointly or as an individual.

We would appreciate it if you could contact us at yourearliest convenience to arrange for a time and place to meet,review the facts and to reconcile the matter.

In advance, we would appreciate receiving from you anyGuidelines that you my have in determining whether a violation hasoccurred, the procedures for conciliation and how best we canobtain the necessary information from the Recipients.

STONE, SIDER & O'TOOLE, P.C.

Mary L. Taksar, Esq.Ms. Joan McEneryPage TwoFebruary 8, 1994

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely~

Roger J. O'Toole

Michael J. Biber

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Federal Election CommissionWashington, D.C. 20463

AflMN: Mary L. Taksar, Esq. ZMs. Joan McEnery --

Re: MUR 3889 *

I) Dear Ms. Taksar and McEnery:

In response to your letter of January 28, 1994 regarding the above cpiedmatter, I amin rtng you that I intend to be represented by couel in this mte.My counsel are RogerJ. O'Toole amd Michael J. Biber. Attached is the S-aemn of Designation of Counsel you haverequested.

In addition, it is my intention to keep this ivsgaonconfklentia and I appreciate your effortsC, in that regard.

I want you to umlerstan that I do not believe, at this timne, that I am in violation of the Act.

If a violation did occur, I was not aware and it may have been based upon my incompletedesignto of the donor of the contributions.

I believe, however, that the principles of the Act are important. It is my intention, therefore,and I have so instructed my counsel, to do everything niecessary to cooperate with theCommission and to reconcile any dispute that may exist in a manner that supports the intentionsof the Act.

By copy of this letter, I have requested that my counsel contact you and to undertake whateversteps are necessary to resolve this matter.

Very Truly Yours,-,7

Bronce Henderson

cc: Roger O'Toole, Esq.Michael J. Biber, Esq.

UTtN=T- 01 DES WRAflON 0r COUNSE

MUIR 3889

KAN Of COUNSIRLJ

ADDR8SS:

ROGER O'TOOLE OR MICHAEL J. BIBER

2701 TROY CENTER DR.

TROY, KI 48084

S__UITE 400 rr, -

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TELEPHONS: ( 810 ) 362-2030

The above-named Individual Is hereby designated as my

counsel and Is authorized to receive any notifications and other

communications from the Commission and to act on my behalf

before the Commission.

Date

RESPONDENT'3 SNANE: BRONCE HENDERSON (AKA JAMES B. H END ERSON 111)

ADDRESS3:20101 HOOVER

DETROIT9 MI 48205

TELEPHONE: HOME()

BUSINESS( 31:' ) 372-6043

RepublicanNationalCommitteeWMiuA. HesChWs Counsel MarchZ 1994

Ms. Joan McEnernyOffice Of The General CounselFederal Election Comission999 E Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20463

RE: MUR 3889RepblianNational Committee,

Respondn

Dear Ms. McEnerny;

This is in response to the complaint filed by the Citiens, For Responsive Politics referredto in the above captioned matter. Itappears fro the public record that the RepublicanNational Commnittee may have accepted ecsiecontrb&tiM.0 from Mr Jag= BronceHendersoni for calendar year 1992.

On January 28, 1992 the INC received a ctrbution from Mr. Hendr1on 17 QIIornAfdt Drive. Bloomfield HAL Mcin. The RNC received another contribution onOctober 22, 1992 from Mr. HedI sn 0101 Hoover. Detroit. MicgaN. Althoughthese donations, were made by the same individul the INC data base recorded thesecontributions as received from two different indivduas because of the diffrent addresses.

As a result the RNC inadvertently accepted $9,750 over its annual limit from Mr.Henderson. The RNC has procedures in place to circumvent this problem but for someunexplaine reason those procedures failed in this particular case. Also, because onecontribution was received in January and the other in October, the monthly review of FECReports did not highlight the discrepancy.

The RNC was made aware of this problem by Mr. Henderson, the contributor, on October13,) 1993 and refunded the excess that same day (see Exhibit 1). This refund wasdisclosed by the RNC on its October 1993 Monthly Report (see Exhibit 2). The RNC hasalso made the appropriate modifications to its data base to insure that all of Mr.Henderson's contributions will be properly aggregated in the future, irrespective of theaddress used.

Dwight D Eisenhower Republican Center e 310 First Street Southeast * Washington, D.C. 2000309(202) 8&3-8638TDO: (202) 863-8728 * FAX: (202) 863-8654

Although the contribution which caused Mr. Henderson to exceed his contribution limitswas received in October 1992 and not refunded until October 1993, the RNC respecAflyt-submits that no action should be taken against the Committee. Commission reuaAo0smatI1I C.F.R.§ 103.3 require refunds of illegal contributions within thirty days of discovmingthe illegality, the RNC refunded the excess the same day. This trascto was one ofthousands and although regrettable, inadvertent errors are bound to occur even though theRNC has procedures in place that would normally prevent this problem. The problem wascorrected immediately upon discovery. There were more than sufficient funds in theRNCs federal account to cover all of its federal expenditures, excluding this excessivecontribution.

Based upon all of these faicts and circumstances, the RNC respectfully submits that nofurther action should be taken against respondents in this matter.

inmely~

1

IEPUBUCAN NATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE310 P36? SIMIT S.

WASHINGTON. D.C. 2M -

AVI)TUE MR.L JNlES BRNCRDEf or

***NDIE THMAII SEVEN HIUM FIMr AND O/100''*

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2:1475

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3p UIM 1992_______________ ____

000002 ? 16Sir C.:0016oaqI: 16S~m?220ul.3'P

J1.EXHIBIT 1 VP

REP( 1 r Odhe Thn An Auhorlzed

[I."Aa OF 06av L V" n%0WUCA-N NATIONAL COMMJ!

*osi &nae hr snd onsO

1W MY TATE OWd ZIP OWE I_________________________________ UAW~uD 0

2. FEC UOEHTIFATMO NUMBE

I 1CO00034183. _Th~s oammwittee quelfsed as a rubedde

ondftee DURIN THIS Reportng Peme an

Ia)_April 15 Quarterly Report

Jul 15 Quartel Report

October 15 Quarterly Rport

4. TYPE OF REPORTMont Report Due On.

February 20 _June 20Mach 20 _._July 20

_April 20 August 20

_May 20 _Sept~me 20

-October 20XX Novemnber 20

December 20_Janiy 31

Jnay31 Year end paort

July 31 Mid Year Rleport (Non-election Yew Only)

_Termination Report

Twelfth day report Preceding(Type of ecto

election on _____in the State of______

Thirtieth day report folowing the General Sectonm

on _____in the State of____

4b)Is Ofte Reomt en Amendment? YESXNO

IN Cah on Hwand 9 Sealedf of RIP Ag Peu s.. ... "9 sl 1

(4f Total Rooeipts from Is 19) ....................... 2,500.812.22 31AW6.25.194a Setd (add Lkweso 6)ad 6ft) for ocehaum A and

Un.. 6W. and We) for Cualtn . .... ............. 7,481 a527.36 33w$00146.92

7. Tt Dislb -rseIments froii UneI 30) ...... * ................. 2,764,483.78 28.848.103 .34

a. Ceal on Hand at CIOof Repos*,e PeW...........d.. *4v717s0 .58 *4.17.43.58A9. Debts and Oblgaions Owved ToOnh Connilttee For further Wneansli.. oeueaft

(luuvie an on schedulo C and/or Schedule D) .......... $173,822.11 Federa ecotion Conutisalon

10. Debts and Obligations Owed BY the Conwnitee 99 E street."W

(hernize all on Schedule C and/or Schedula 0) .......... NONE VVWshingto. DC 20403

I e f M Ia lmw ainbi OWS Repot and te heat of my knowfedge and h.I.V it is Tel Free 00-43

&U0,~~~~~~RVIE 1/1191t an Iveo..1010-1-

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I

. DWAILIED SUMMARY PA4ROF RECIMT AMD OISUSEMEN9PAGE 2, FEC FORM 3X ____________

[iAAME OF COMMEE jREPORT COVERING PERIO

11REPUIBlOCN NATiONAL COMMITTE FPROM 100143 TO: 10-3 1493

I. -eolf11. Conbeviawe w w beans - r.

a. mh-d-duaY --- 0mhr Than Politcal Commlnttea

hI. i baofadue Schedule A) ............................................

IN. Towd........................................ ....................... .......... d*dIam U)>

b. PlIestical C44nimfttes .......................................................................

C. ot"m pbaijj Comninttes (ouch as PACSI............................................

d. Towd contomodofa ......................................... (add a U9. b and cI>

12. Transfers Froom AfflatadlOther Pa" Coum,*taee ...................................

13. AN Loan. Aae h'sd0............................................................ -

14. Leam RApaymaiteceived ........................................................................

is. Off88ot To Operating Expendiume (Refunds. Abefte. eft-..........................

16. Refunid* of Contrbuions Wade to Federal Candidatas and Other Poltical Csuunf ........

17. 00ha Fedeal Receipts (Oadands. bwaaet et.)...................................................

Is. Tranaf aom psordd Account for Joint Ac*JAy ...............................

11. Tota imacelpt ......................................... (add I d. 12. *3. 14, IS.16. 17. and 10>

20. Total Ferail Recepts...............................................(sbtact kmn 13a fram Ine I">

H.t Dirsmns21. oparatig EX1pandlIhESS:

rb.. a. SMmed ~sddnFede ral* Activity Prom Sadmia NO4

1. Federal d n.....................................................

-C) b~i. Odur Federal opuse'sb Expoill ..............................................-------------

e. Total OpaeotmPandilm ................................................. (oal.a L a"ubl>'

NO 22. Traima to Afiliemd/01mar PMT CinMwA .....................................................

2&. CapsadA w Fedund mad sea and Odr Rabid C9101111ae............

24. 1 dependai1 Expendbume Wtee, Iamdd E).........................................................

26. Coo naiad Expgndamoe made by PtyCoumnaws (2U.S.C. 441 a~d)imme Sclousd F). -

26 o PApOymant Made0.....................................................

27. Lo i f ................ .. ...................... .. .....

S 211L feluda of Cowumhe TO:

a. I - idualPataiw Other Than Political Canunitte............................................

bt. Pokica Patty C000000.........tt................................................................

a. Other postid Comdtktaea (ouch so PACe)......................................................

d. Tota Contibuton Refundsa..................................................... (add a. bt and c) >

2 .Othier D e e n r m............................. .......................

30. Totad Diaburserninte...............................(add 21 c.22. 23. 24. 2S. 26. 27. 26d and 29) >

31. Toedl Federal Disbewrementa ........ e..................hutract bus 21 a 11 fromn lie 301)>

Ill. Net Contributions/OperAting Expendite

32. Totad Contrbutione (other than loan.) (from line I I dl..............................................

33. Total contrbution Refunds (from line 28d).......................................

34. Naqt Conirkutiofl (other than loans) Isubtrt line 33 from 321 ........................

36. Toedl Federal Operatng Expenditures (add......................... s 21 a i and 21 bl>

36. OMaets to Operating Expenditure. (from lWn 161 ............................. ......................

37. Not Operating Expendiures... .. ................................ hutract lin 36 from 35) >

Totlum hsero Calendar Year

$834,342.11 $7,180,373.471. 160,052.42 18,612,350.261,994,394.53 25,792,723.73

0.00 0.0011,130.00 138,680.00

2.005,524.53 25,931,403.730.00 6,101.650.00 0.000.00 0.00

19,768.31 649,341.060.00 90,155.560.00 0.00

475,521.38 4.631,723-192,500,812.22 31,308,725.19

$2,025,290.84 $26,677,002.00

$910.321.68 $8,676,746.07626,834.29 5,811,863.97984.703.57 11,804,198.75

2.521,859.54 26,292.808.7972,884.24 2.190,534.24

0.00 20,000-000.00 0.00

0.00 119,810.970.00 0.000.00 0.00

164,740.00 219,449.340.00 0.000.00 0.00

164,740.00 219,449.345,000.00 5,500.00

2,764,483.78 28,848,103.34$2,137,649.49 $23,036,239.37

$2,005,524.53 $25,931,403.73

164,740.00 219,449.34

1,840,784.53 25,711,954.39

1,895,025.25 20,480,944.82

19,766.31 649,341.06

$1,875,258.94 $19,831,603.76j

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MR. EUGENE APPLEBAUM3331 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD

TROY MI 48007

MR. JAMES BRONCE HENDERSON20101 HOOVERDETROIT MI 48205

MR. THOMAS A. KERSEAW84 BEACON STaBmSqO- MA 02108

MR. THOMAS F. KRANZ245 STRADA CORTA ROADLOS8 ANQELE CA 90007

MR. WILLIAM W DOE-SCHENSTRINFIDEROLAS TOME=TOUIDO OR 43659

MR. NORMAN V. KINSEY401 EDWARD STSHREVEPORT LA 71101

MR.* THOMAS L. HANSBERGER500 EAST BROWARD BLVDFPT. LAUDERDALE FL 33394

vtuaomx or

REFUND

REFUND

wins

REFUN

REJFUND

V3

10/12/93

10/13/93

10/14/93

10/14/93

10/14/93

10/14/93

10/14/93

PAWs 2 OF 3Lt= 024(a)

-UoDImsRD

15,000.00

9,750.00

17,000.00

15,000.00

250.00

13,750.00

16,000.00

TOTAL 86,750.0

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OAdtD1 C. STONEMoC"ACL J. S1SERROGER J. O'TOOLEGOODON A. BECKERSAO^ E. ALLENJ004N R. FOWLER.,JR-jOv4N 0. TOMLINSON

LAW OF"FICIES

STONE, DINER & O'TOOLE, P.C.cONTINENTAL PLAZA BUILDING

2701 TROY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 400

TROY. MICHIGAN 4604

TELEPHONE (313) 302-2030TELECOPIER (313) 362-5 567

OV COUNSELJEROME JAY ALLEN, P.C.

RAYMOND L. IrEULANDREA M. otrRAIN

YOUNG HAMOOD. P.C.RODGER 0. YOUNG

JAMAL JOHN IGAMOOD

WRlYCREB OIftCT DIAL

March 15, 1994

personal and Confidential

Ms. Joan McEneryFederal Election CommissionWashington, D.C. 20463

Re: MUR 3889

Dear Ms. McEnery:

Several weeks have gone by and we have exchanged phone callson many occasions. Consequently, I would appreciate yourcontacting my secretary, Debbie, to establish a time and date fora telephone conference or, conversely, if you can indicate who atyour office has access to your schedule, I will attempt to do thesame.

Yours sincerely,

Rog olRJO:dph

cI

33F0RE Tot FEDERAL ELECTION COMISSION

in the matter of)Enforcement Priority

GENERAL COUNSEL'S MONTHLY REPORT SEMS(TIV,.I. INTRODUCTION

This report is the second enforcement Priority System

monthly Report. The purpose of this September Monthly Report is

to recommend that the Commission no longer pursue the identified

lower p-riority and stale cases.

11I. CASES RECOMMENDED FOR CLOSING

A. Cases Not Warranting Further Pursuit Relative, to OtherCases Pending Before the Commission

A critical component of the Priority System is identifying

those pending cases that do not warrant the further expenditure

of resources. Each incoming matter is evaluated using

Commission-approved criteria and cases that, based on their

rating, do not warrant pursuit relative to other pending cases

are placed in this category. By closing such cases, the

.ommission is able to use its limited resources to focus on more

:mportant cases.

Having evaluated incoming matters, this office has

identfied 44 cases which do not warrant further pursuit

-2-

relative to th. other pending cases.1 A short description ofeach case and the factors leading to assignment of a relatively

low priority and consequent recommendation not to pursue each

case is attached to this report. See Attachments 1-44. For the

Commission's convenience, the narratives for the

externally-generated matters are immediately followed by the

complaint and response(s) and the narrative for the

internally-generated matter is immediately followed by the

referral.

B. Stale Cases

f) Investigations are severely impeded and require relatively

0 more resources when the activity and evidence are old.

Consequently, the office of General Counsel recommends that the

Commission focus its efforts on cases involving more recent

0 activity. Such efforts will also generate more impact on the

0) current electoral process and are a more efficient allocation of

4- our limited resources. To this end, this Office has identified

Icases that have remained inactive and assigned to the Central

Enforcement Docket for one year and which it believes do not

warrant further investment of significant Commission resources.2

Since the recommendation not to pursue the identified cases is

1. These matters are: PM 299; MUR 3856; MUR 3859; MUR 3860;MLJR 3861; MUR 3863; MUR 3864; MUR 3865; M4UR 3868; MUR 3869;MUR 3870; MUR 3871; flUR 3872; flUR 3873; HUB 3874; IMUR 3875;MUR 3877; mUR 3878; MUR 3880; flUB 3881; MUB 3882; HUR 3883;flUB 3884; mUR 3885; MUR 3887; flUB 3888; HLIR 3889; HUR 3897;flUB 3900; MUB 3901; MLJR 3906; YIUR 3909; MUR 3910; HUR 3913;flUB 3914; MUR 3915; MUR 3916; MUR 4029; HUB 4030; HUR 4034;MUIR 4035; MUB 4038; MUIR 4039; and MUIR 4040.

2. These matters are R&D 93L-66 and R&D 93L-69.

003a.

based on staloness,.this Office has not prepared separate

narratives for these cases. Novver. th. referrals for these

internally-generated matters ate attached. See Attachments

45-46.

This Office recommends that the Commission exercise its

prosecutorial discretion and no longer pursue the cases listed

below effective November 14. 1994. by closing the cases

effective November 14. 1994t CED and the Legal Review Team will

respectively have the additional time necessary for preparing

the closing letters and the case files for the public record for

this fairly large number of cases.

m4a

Ill Itz I MimiNZAtosI

A. Decline to open a HUR and close the file effectiveNovember 14, 1994 in MOD 93L-66 and RAO 93L-690

a. Decline to open a MUR. close the file effectiveNovember 14t 1994. and approve the appropriate letter in PM 299.

C. Take no action, close the file effective November 14.1994. and approve the appropriate letter in the followingmatters:

1) MUR 38S62) MUR 36593) MUM 38604) MUR 36615) MUR 38636) MUM 38647) MUM 38658) MUM 38689) MUM 3869

10) MUR 387011) MUM 387112) MUM 387213) MUM 387314) MUM 387415) MUM 387516) MUM 387717) MUM 387818) MUM 388019) MUM 388120) MUM 388221) MUM 388322) MUM 388423) MUM 388524) MUM 388725) MUM 388826) MUR 388927) MUM 389728) MUM 390029) MUR 390130) MUR 390631) MUM 390932) MUM 391033) MUM 391334) MUM 391435) MUM 3915

Ma 3916MuR 4029MRt 4030MIR 4034MRt 4035MRt 4036NMt 4039NUt 4040

/0

Date Lavceflce H. NobleGeneral Counsel

Attachments

36)37)36)39)40)41)42)43)

33O0E THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

in the Matter of

janes Bronco Henderson. HUR 3S99

CEarFicATIoN

1, Marjorie V. Emmons, Secretary of the Federal Election

commissiont, do hereby certify that on November 2, 1994, the

Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take no action, close

the tile in IM 3689 effective November 14, 1994, and approve

the appropriate letter, as recommended in the General Counsel's

IReport dated October 26, 1994.

Comissioners lkens, Elliott, McDonald, Mc~arry,, Potter,

and Thomas voted affirmatively for the decision.

Attest:

socrtary of the CommissionDate

Received in the Secretariat: Thurs., Oct. 27, 1994

Circulated to the Commission: Fri., Oct. 28, 1994

Deadline for vote: Wed., Nov. 02, 1994

bj r

3:16 p.m.2:00 p.m.4:00 P.m.

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSIONWASHINGTON 0C 20461

NOV 2iEllen S. Miller, Executive DirectorCenter for Responsive Politics1320 19th Street, U.N.Washingtons D.C. 20036

RE: NUR 3689

Dear Ms. Miller:

on January 21, 1994, the Federal Election Commissionreceived your complaint alleging certain violations

of the

rederal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended ('the Act').

After considering the circumstances of this matter, the

Commission has determined to exercise its prosecutorial

discretion and to take no action against the respondents. see

attached narrative. Accordingly, the Commission closed its-l*

in this matter on November 14, 1994. This matter will become

part of the public record within 30 days.

The Act allows a complainant to seek judicial review of the

Commission's dismissal of this action. See 2 U.S.C.S437g(a)(8).

Sincerely,

Mary L. TaksarAttorney

AttachmentNarrative

R 3089JAMES BROKCE HENERSON

The Center for Responsive Politics filed a complaintalleging that James Bronce Henderson exceeded his 1992 $25,000

annual limit by $9,500 because his contributions to federal

candidates and committees attributable to 1992 total $34,500.The contributions identified in the complaint raised the issueof whether the Republican National Committee acceptedcontributions which exceeded the $20,000 calendar year limit.

In response to the complaint, Mr. Henderson indicates that

he does not believe that he has violated FICA and that if a

violation occurred, it vas due to joint contributions from himand his wife being attributed solely to him. Mr. Hendersonstates that prior to receiving the complaint, Mr. Hendersonrequested and received a $9,750 refund from the RepublicanNational Committee.

The Republican National Committee (MNC) responds that

in January 1992, it received a contribution from aMr. James Henderson of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and that inOctober 1992t it received a contribution from a Mr. BruceHenderson of Detroit, Michigan. The RNC indicates that althoughit has procedures in place to circumvent this problem, thecontributions were recorded as being from separate individuals.As a result, the RNC states that it accepted $9,750 over the

$20,000 limit from Mr. Henderson. According to the RNC, onOctober 13, 1993, Mr. Henderson notified the RNC of the problemand on the same date, $9,750 was refunded to him. The RNCindicates that the refund was disclosed in its 1993 OctoberMonthly Report. The RNC attached a copy of the refund check toits response.

This matter involves less significant issues relative toother matters pending before the Commission.

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSIONWASHINCTON. D C 2046)

NOV 2 1

Roger OtToolet Esq.2701 Troy Center Dr., Suite 400Troy* MI 48084

RE: XUR 3889

James B. Henderson

Dear Mr. O*Toole:

on Janury 28, 1994, the Federal Election Commissionnotified your client, James B. Henderson, of a complaintalleging certain violations of the Federal Election Campaign Actof 1971, as amended. A copy of the complaint was enclosed withthat notification.

After considering the circumstances of this matter, theCommission has determined to exercise its prosecutorialdiscretion and to take no action against your client. seeattached narrative. Accordingly, the Counmfs"ion closed-T-s fileIn this matter on November 14, 1994.

The confidentiality provisions of 2 U.S.C. 5 437g(a)(12) nolonger apply and this matter is now public. in addition,,although the complete file must be placed on the public recordwithin 30 days, this could occur at any time followingcertification of the Commission's vote. If you wish to submitany factual or legal materials to appear on the public record,please do so as soon as possible. while the file may be placedon the public record prior to receipt of your additionalmaterials, any permissible submissions will be added to thepublic record when received.

If you have any questions, please contact Alva E. Smith at(202) 219-3400.

Sincerely,

fr"A4 i. rcAce&'

Mary L. TaksarAttorney

AttachmentNarrative

53 3689JAN38 BRONE 336D3R

The Center for Responsive Politics filied a complaintalleging that James Bronce Henderson exceeded his 1992 $25,000annual limit by $9,500 because his contributions to federalcandidates and committees attributable to 1992 total $34,500.The contributions identified in the complaint raised the issueof whether the Republican National Committee acceptedcontributions which exceeded the $20,000 calendar year limit.

In response to the complaint, Mr. Henderson indicates thathe does not believe that he has violated FECA and that if aviolation occurred, it was due to joint contributions from himand his wife being attributed solely to him. Mr. Hendersonstates that prior to receiving the complaint, Mr. Hendersonrequested and received a $9,750 refund from the RepublicanNational Committee.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) responds thatin January 1992, it received a contribution from aMr. James Henderson of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and that inOctober 1992, it received a contribution from a Mr. BruceHenderson of Detroit, Michigan. The RNC indicates that althoughit has procedures in place to circumvent this problem, thecontributions were recorded as being from separate Individuals.As a result, the RNC states that it accepted $9,750 over the$20,000 limit from Mr. Henderson. According to the RNC, onOctober 13, 1993, Mr. Henderson notified the RNC of the problemand on the same date, $9,750 was refunded to him. The RNCindicates that the refund was disclosed in its 1993 OctoberMonthly Report. The RNC attached a copy of the refund check toits response.

This matter involves less significant issues relative toother matters pending before the Commission.

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSIONWASHiNGTON. D C 20463 NOV2 f m0

willian J. Mc~anus, Treasurermepublican National Committee - RNC310 First Street, B.B.Washington, D.C. 20003

RE: NUR 3889

Dear Mr. Mc~anus:

on February 15, 1994, the Federal Election Commissionnotified the Republican National Committee -RUC (0Committe0)and you, as treasurer, of & complaint alleging certainviolations of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, asamended. A copy of the complaint vas enclosed with thatnotification.

After considering the circumstances of this matter, theCommission has determined to exercise its prosecutorialdiscretion and to take no action against the Committee and you,as treasurer. 5ee attached narrative. Accordingly, theCommission closili ts file in this matter on November 14, 1994.

The confidentiality provisions of 2 U.S.C. 5 4379(a)(12) nolonger apply and this matter is now public. In addition,although the complete file must be placed on the public recordwithin 30 days, this could occur at any time followingcertification of the Commission's vote. If you wish to submitany factual or legal materials to appear on the public record,please do so as soon as possible. while the file may be placedon the public record prior to receipt of your additionalmaterials, any permissible submissions will be added to thepublic record when received.

If you have any questions, please contact Alva E. Smith at

(202) 219-3400.

Sincerely,

11 i T-o~rn

Mary L. TaksarAttorney

AttachmentNarrative

cc:Kichael A. Hesse Esq.

533 69JAMES BROIIC2SKXEDRRSOU

The Center for Responsive Politics filed a complaintalleging that James Bronco Henderson exceeded his 1992 $25,000annual limit by $9,500 because his contributions to federalcandidates and committees attributable to 1992 total $34,500.The contributions identified in the complaint raised the issueof whether the Republican National Committee acceptedcontributions which exceeded the $20,000 calendar year limit.

In response to the complaint, Mr. Henderson indicates thathe does not believe that he has violated FECA and that if aviolation occurred, it was due to joint contributions from himand his wife being attributed solely to him. Mr. Hendersonstates that prior to receiving the complaint, Mr. Hendersonrequested and received a $9,750 refund from the RepublicanNational Committee.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) responds thatN.. in January 1992, it received a contribution from a

Mr. James Henderson of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and that inOctober 1992, it received a contribution from a Mr. BruceHenderson of Detroit, Michigan. The RNC indicates that althoughit has procedures in place to circumvent this problem, the

o contributions were recorded as being from separate individuals.As a result, the RNC states that it accepted $9,750 over the

'*0 $20,000 limit from Mr. Henderson. According to the RUC, onOctober 13, 1993, Mr. Henderson notified the RNC of the problemand on the sane date, $9,750 was refunded to him. The RNC

Nr indicates that the refund was disclosed in its 1993 OctoberMonthly Report. The RNC attached a copy of the refund check to

C its response.

1Kr This matter involves less significant issues relative toother matters pending before the Commission.

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSIONWASHINGTON D C 20463

THIS IS THE ED F V, #

DATJE FILMVED 12I514 CMRAN,2

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