A WSJ article informs us that the “Internal Revenue Service is investigating the United Church of Christ, saying that the denomination may have threatened its tax-free status by allowing Sen. Barack Obama to speak before thousands of members at a church conference last June.” Mr. Obama spoke mainly about his decision to join Trinity. A text […]
Author: Eric Brown
Congressional Ethics
The Hill reports that [e]thics issues could return to the House floor next week with a debate on a plan, months in the making, to create an independent ethics commission. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), who chaired the task force that crafted the proposal, said he has been told to be prepared for a vote on […]
Alabama Disclaimers
Alabama’s Fair Campaign Practices Act includes provisions requiring disclaimers. The Secretary of State’s website describes these requirements and asks: Does the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in McIntrye v. Ohio Elections Commission affect FCPA disclaimer requirements? That case, which involved an individual who distributed anonymous leaflets opposing a proposed school tax levy, has very limited impact. […]