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Florida dark money groups violated federal law through big contributions

The IRS should investigate two Florida dark money groups who collectively spent nearly $3 million in political contributions.

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CREW: Florida dark money group violated federal law

Documents show that in 2018, Broken Promises made seven political contributions to political committees in Florida.

Letters

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CREW letter to DOJ and FBI links dark money group to Householder investigation

The activities of dark money group Citizens for a Working America Inc. may be relevant to the investigation of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.

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CREW files three FEC complaints against dark money groups

Four dark money groups appear to have violated the Federal Election Campaign Act by illegally making politics their primary focus.

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CREW files complaint against Mark Meadows over campaign spending

The spending includes a jewelry store and numerous restaurants and clubs, including the Trump Hotel in DC and its restaurants.

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CREW sends IRS letter on Larry Householder bribery conspiracy

The IRS needs to enforce the law against former Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder who accepted $60 million in dark money bribes.

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CREW files IRS complaint for CLA, Inc. tax returns

CLA, Inc.’s failure to comply with IRS regulations is part of a trend of groups funneling money into politics with no accountability.

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CREW FEC complaint results in full payment of $50k fine from Koch-linked dark money group

More than two years after CREW's second complaint, the 60 Plus Association has finally paid the full $50,000 Federal Election Commission (FEC) fine.

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CREW sues HUD and DOE over cash giveaway group records

The Urban Revitalization Coalition—whose cash giveaway events for black voters could violate the law—has a noticeable presence in Trump's COVID-19 response.

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