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almsgiving XIII

By Diogenes (articles ) | August 21, 2004 10:49 AM

Suppose you're responsible for programming and production at the Diocese of San Jose's Catholic Telemedia Network, which provides videos and other electronic resources for Catholic schoolchildren. You have $500 in your pocket and are inspired to give it away. To whom, or what, do you direct your alms?

(a) to a Catholic school with financial difficulties

(b) to another spiritual or corporal work of mercy

(c) to John Kerry for President, Inc.

If you're Laurel Lipsick, your answer is (c).

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  • Posted by: kmd - Aug. 23, 2004 10:22 PM ET USA

    Can a political candidate accept a contribution from such an organization? What does the IRS say about this in light of it's rules regarding the involvement of Tax Exempt Organizations in the political process?

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