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The Real Problem at the IRS

The real problem, however, is not that the IRS is overly aggressive, but that it has sat by idly while an ever-increasing number of groups blatantly violate the laws governing 501(c)(4) organizations. Read More ›

No Vote of Confidence for the FEC

Voters have become cynical about elected leaders, believing many are bought and paid for and the federal agency supposed to be regulating money in our elections is asleep at the wheel. Read More ›

Supreme Court Strikes a Blow to Transparency

Yesterday’s decision in McBurney v. Young confirmed how out of touch the Court is with the technology that has ushered us into the 21st Century. Read More ›

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