Group says IRS should review Liberty University's tax-exempt status – Associated Baptist Press

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Group says IRS should review Liberty University's tax-exempt status
Associated Baptist Press, FL
By Bob Allen WASHINGTON (ABP) — A church-state watchdog group says the IRS should review Liberty University's tax-exempt status for its decision to revoke recognition of its Democratic Party student club. University officials ordered the student group …
Watchdog Group Urges IRS to Review Liberty U. on Issue of ClubChronicle of Philanthropy (subscription)
IRS Should Review Liberty University's Tax-Exempt Status for …Common Dreams (press release)
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Local watchdog group League of Women Voters 'on hold' for now – Cumberland Times-News

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Local watchdog group League of Women Voters 'on hold' for now
Cumberland Times-News, MD
CUMBERLAND — The agenda for the Allegany County Commission's weekly meeting on Thursday wasn't released to the public until about three hours before it started. It's typically made available on the county Web site and through an e-mail distribution …

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Watchdog Group Wants Campaign Caps Bill to do More – Chicago Public Radio

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Watchdog Group Wants Campaign Caps Bill to do More
Chicago Public Radio, IL
A government watchdog group is criticizing a bill that would limit campaign contributions in Illinois. Currently, there are no limits. Cindi Canary is with the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. She says the bill doesn't go far enough. …

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UZBEKISTAN: WATCHDOG GROUP CLAIMS THERE WAS SECOND SUICIDE BOMBER … – EurasiaNet

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UZBEKISTAN: WATCHDOG GROUP CLAIMS THERE WAS SECOND SUICIDE BOMBER …
EurasiaNet, NY
According to a report from Rapid Response Group (RRG) released on May 29, both a female and a male suicide bomber detonated, killing several law-enforcement officials. According to the Uzbek government version of events, a lone male suicide bomber …

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The Obama Presidency – Washington Post

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The Obama Presidency
Washington Post, United States
said Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a watchdog group that worked with the White House to develop the new rules. "This changes that to apply the rules in a more even-handed fashion. …
Video: Raw Video: Obama Stops for CheeseburgersThe Associated Press
Obama's Cyber Security Plan: Deja Vu All Over AgaineWeek
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Watchdog group wants inquiry into Beaver Valley plant – SmartBrief

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Watchdog group wants inquiry into Beaver Valley plant
SmartBrief, DC
A Pittsburgh-area watchdog group is urging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to investigate safety standards at FirstEnergy's Beaver Valley Unit One plant, located about 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Citizen Power says regulators need to look into …
Watchdog proposes Beaver County nuke plant re-licensing delayPittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Longtime TV reporter Shaw to head watchdog group – Chicago Tribune

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Longtime TV reporter Shaw to head watchdog group
Chicago Tribune, United States
AP SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A longtime investigative reporter on Chicago TV has been named to head a political watchdog group. Andy Shaw will be executive director of the 86-year-old Better Government Association. Shaw covered local, state and national …
TV Reporter Heads to Government Watchdog GroupChicago Public Radio
Isn't it Time to Let Abe Rest in Peace?Huffington Post
Andy Shaw named head of watchdog groupChicago Breaking News – Tribune
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Fiscal watchdog group finds few turkeys in state budget, none local – Naples Daily News

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Fiscal watchdog group finds few turkeys in state budget, none local
Naples Daily News, FL
By MICHAEL PELTIER (Contact) TALLAHASSEE — Tough financial times and a concerted legislative effort to reign in spending combined to produce a nearly turkey-free budget, a statewide fiscal watchdog group reported Tuesday. A day before Gov. …
TaxWatch finds only $15 million in 'turkeys'Florida Today
TaxWatch lists targets for governor's veto penBrandon News and Tribune
Crist to sign budget today after many urge vetoesOrlando Sentinel
First Coast News - Palm Beach Post
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Obama Expands Lobbying Ban – Washington Post

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Obama Expands Lobbying Ban
Washington Post, United States
said Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a watchdog group that worked with the White House to develop the new rules. "This changes that to apply the rules in a more even-handed fashion. …

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Corrupt officials prosecuting corrupt officials ~ like having the …

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Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a liberal-leaning Congressional watchdog group, said the errors in the Stevens case were likely the result of a chronically understaffed and …

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