Honest services fraud update
Sen. Leahy has introduced the Honest Services Restoration Act and more information about the bill is here.
Daily Archives: September 30, 2010
Soros on J Street disclosure
The Post reports an update on George Soros’ funding of J Street. JStreet, an up-and-coming pro-Israel lobbying group, has attracted criticism from both its detractors and its usual supporters for allegedly making misleading statements about one of its top financial … Continue reading
Democratic donor depression
In the Times. Many wealthy Democratic patrons, who in the past have played major roles financing outside groups to help elect the party’s candidates, are largely sitting out these crucial midterm elections.
Baucus to IRS: Investigate nonprofits
Politico reports. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus sent a serious shot across the bows of the growing ranks of groups, most of them on the right, playing aggressively in elections under non-profit 501(c)4 and (c)6 status, with a letter … Continue reading