Former presidential hopeful John Edwards must pay back $2.3 million that exceeded his matching funds from his 2008 campaign, the Federal Election Commission ruled Thursday.

In a 6-0 vote, the commission approved the findings of its own audit, which showed the excess funds.

The matter is separate from the criminal conspiracy case against the former U.S. senator from North Carolina, in which Edwards is accused of issuing false statements and violating campaign contribution laws.

His trial on those charges is tentatively scheduled to begin in October. He pleaded not guilty to the counts in June.

John Wayne Gacy was born on March 17, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the only son and the second of three children born of John Stanley Gacy (June 20, 1900 – December 25, 1969), a machinist and World War I veteran, and Marion Elaine (née Robinson; May 4, 1908 – December 14, 1989).

So John Wayne was born in Iowa, just not Waterloo, Iowa. Not exactly a huge mistake.

What is pretty disturbing is the media's reporting. They imply that John Wayne Gacy is the John Wayne from Waterloo, but Gacy wasn't even born in Iowa. He is actually from Illinois. He lived in Waterloo just a short time and didn't kill anyone when he lived there. Waterloo is not known for John Wayne Gacy, but the media is making the connection just to smear Bachmann. That's disturbing.

The United States Department of Justice has green-lighted the prosecution of former presidential candidate John Edwards for alleged violations of campaign laws while he tried to cover up an extra-marital affair, ABC News has learned.

A source close to the case said Edwards is aware that the government intends to seek an indictment and that the former senator from North Carolina is now considering his limited options. He could accept a plea bargain with prosecutors or face a potentially costly trial.

Edwards has been the focus of a lengthy federal investigation focusing on hundreds of thousands of dollars allegedly provided by two wealthy supporters. The government will contend those were illegal donations that ultimately went to support and seclude his mistress, Rielle Hunter.

A scandal is brewing for John Edwards. Some are reporting that he has a love child on the way. If this is true, Edwards is toast. His wife is sick with breast cancer and he's out having extramarital affairs. And you know if he did it once, he's done more

He said Monday that in the months ahead, he was going to emphasize climate change,

one haircut during the 2004 presidential race cost $1,250 because he traveled to Atlanta and lost two days of work. "He has nice hair," the stylist said of Edwards in an interview.

Summerville businessman aiming for next year's Republican primary John J. Cina, a Summerville businessman, has never sought public office before but is starting his political career by setting his sights high. He said Friday he will oppose U.S. Sen. Linds