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LDS Prophets’ Latest “Revelation”: Church Gave $190,000 To Pass Prop 8

Started by Hazumu, February 01, 2009, 12:58:52 AM

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Jim Burroway
January 31st, 2009

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QuoteThe Mormon church had been under investigation by the Fair Political Practices Commission for failure to report its contributions as required by law. The investigation was prompted by a complaint filed by Fred Karger, of Californians Against Hate.

IRS regulations barred from endorsing political candidates, but they allow churches and religious groups to campaign and contribute on behalf of issues. When doing so, churches are required to report their contributions just like every other donor. They are also required to report and attach fair market dollar values to "in-kind" donations, which consist of services and activities provided directly without charge by a donor that a campaign would otherwise have been required to pay for.

Until yesterday, Mormon church had denied any direct financial support for the campaign. I guess some of the Mormon prophets in Salt Lake City had one of their famous "revelations" last night.
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