Supreme Court Campaign-Finance Ruling Could Aid Nonprofit Advocacy but Adds New Concerns
Nonprofit groups and government watchdogs are sharply attacking a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign spending.
By SUZANNE PERRY
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Nonprofit Groups Again Urge White House to Amend Lobbyist Restrictions
A coalition of nonprofit groups has urged President Obama to revise the executive order he signed just over a year ago.
By SUZANNE PERRY
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Congress Faces Key Matters for Charities and Donors After Break
Congress faces key matters for charities and donors
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Key Members of Congress Announce Plan to Spur Gifts for Haiti Relief
Tax breaks for Haiti gifts gain momentum
By Grant Williams
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Foundation Association Urges IRS Disaster Declaration for Haiti
Foundation association urges IRS to give Haiti disaster designation
By Ian Wilhelm
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Senators to Propose Tax Breaks for Donations to Haiti Relief Efforts
New York’s two senators announced today they plan to introduce legislation to suspend some limits on charitable tax deductions for gifts to help victims of Haiti’s earthquake. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer, both Democrats, said the bill would waive rules that limit individuals…
By Suzanne Perry
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Key Provisions Affecting Charities in Health-Care Measures
The House of Representatives and Senate this month begin negotiations to merge their bills to overhaul the health-care system. Among the provisions that would affect nonprofit organizations, as both employers and health-care providers: Senate (H.R. 3590) House (H.R. 3962) Employer Responsibility…
Hospital Association Objects to Provisions in Health-Care Legislation
The American Hospital Association is asking Congress to drop provisions that would affect nonprofit hospitals from a final version of the health-care legislation under consideration. The House of Representatives and Senate are beginning negotiations to merge bills they passed separately that would…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Obama Gets High Marks for Fulfilling Public-Service Campaign Pledges
Obama gets high marks for fulfilling public-service campaign pledges
By SUZANNE PERRY
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Senate Urged to Confirm New National-Service Head Quickly
Senate urged to confirm new national-service head quickly
By SUZANNE PERRY
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Deductions Rose Slightly in 2007, IRS Says
Americans increased the amount of charitable tax deductions they took in 2007
Estate Tax Level Not Key to Charity Bequests
As the federal government gradually increased the level of wealth heirs could receive without paying estate taxes, the share of fortunes left by rich people through charitable bequests did not seem to be much affected, according to a new Internal Revenue Service study.
Federal Agency Spells Out Criteria for Spending Innovation Fund
How the federal government will decide how to allot $50-million in its Social Innovation Fund.
Donor-Gift Rules Are Adjusted to Reflect Inflation
The IRS has announced changes to the amount donors can write off when they receive low-cost gifts from charities.
Obama’s $50-Million Fund to Spur Innovation Prompts Much Debate
The Obama administration’s Social Innovation Fund has attracted criticism, especially from conservatives who see it as a government effort to interfere with civil society.
By SUZANNE PERRY
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