Category: IRS

So-called “outside groups” are powering up this year and Roll Call reports.

American Crossroads reported its recent activity and Politico reports here. American Crossroads, a conservative group created in March to air ads boosting Republicans, combined with a newer offshoot called American Crossroads GPS to pull in nearly $8.5 million in June, according to American Crossroads president Steven Law.

USAT covers earmarks for charitable organizations “with close personal connections” to Members of Congress. A USA TODAY review of federal spending legislation and non-profit records identified $30.6 million this year — and more than $89 million over the past three years — directed to groups closely tied to the lawmakers. That included $38.1 million over […]