Category Archives: tax law and election law
“Is Organizing For Action Too Close To The White House?”
Peter Overby reports for NPR.
“IRS Should Take the Middle Ground on Nonprofit Politicking”
Larry Ottinger has written this piece for the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
“Who Controls the Kochs’ Political Network? ASMI, SLAH and TOHE”
“Hollywood Conservatives Are Granted Tax-Exempt Status”
NYT: “Friends of Abe, a loose fellowship of Hollywood conservatives, will be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization, a lawyer for the group confirmed on Sunday. “Friends of Abe was recognized as a 501(c)(3) public… Continue reading
“What’s Holding Up Ukraine Aid Bill In Congress? Anger Over IRS”
Peter Overby: “The financial package for Ukraine itself has strong support in Congress. But Democrats want to add another element, boosting the lending power of the International Monetary Fund. Many Republicans never liked the IMF, but they might be… Continue reading
Two from CLC
“Democracy 21 Calls on President Obama to Either Shut Down Organizing for Action or to End Any Relationship with OFA”
“Issa Issues Report Ripping Lois Lerner”
Roll Call: “Darrell Issa has apologized to Oversight and Government Reform Committee ranking Democrat Elijah E. Cummings for cutting off his mic, but the chairman isn’t changing the course of his committee. The California Republican issued a 141-page report… Continue reading
“Will Taxable Groups Hide Political Cash?”
Must-read CQ Weekly Cover story by Eliza Newlin Carney:
Unlike super PACs, which are not allowed to coordinate their activities with parties or candidates, a for-profit company need not keep politicians at arm’s length. And unlike politically active tax-exempt groups,… Continue reading