Charities Should Reject Senator’s Offer on Politicking - Opinion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy:
"The report says the ban may be inconsistent with federal legislation that permits nonprofits to do a small bit of lobbying. After all, if a group cannot influence the election of lawmakers, it may have trouble influencing legislation.

The prohibition is also difficult to enforce. The most recent effort by the Internal Revenue Service to crack down on electioneering, the report pointedly observes, has produced penalties against a minuscule share of tax-exempt organizations, including churches. The rules are so complex that investigations of possible violations are usually long and costly."