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Congress expands inquiry into IRS handling of conservative groups
WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators are broadening their inquiry into the Internal Revenue Service's mishandling of groups seeking tax-exempt status, indicating that they plan to examine how the agency dealt with a wide swath of nonprofit...
Tags: IRS Tea Party Nonprofit Application Scandal (2013), Jay Carney, Tea Party Movement, Taxation, Republican Party
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Charities solicit donations to help Oklahoma tornado victims
As residents in the Oklahoma City area grappled with the aftermath of the massive tornado that wiped out homes and businesses in its 20-mile path of destruction, killing at least 24 people, relief organizations solicited donations to help. By and large,...
Tags: Human Interest, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes
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Camp Pendleton to open gates for rare classic car tour in June
Classic car events with tours or rallies are nothing new. One touring the largest military base on the West Coast is. For the first time ever, Camp Pendleton will open its gates for auto enthusiasts to tour its 125,000-acre facility on June 21. The...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Social Issues, Entertainment Events, Ferrari, Social Services
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A to-do list for L.A.'s next mayor
Tackle real problems By Austin Beutner Only 21% of registered voters cast a ballot in the recent primary elections. And convenience didn't seem to be the issue, since only about a third of those who were sent vote-by-mail ballots bothered to fill in...
Tags: Employment Opportunities, Cultural Development, Conservation, Labor Markets, Health and Safety at School
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Chicken soup for givers
The most charitable person I ever met never made a gift to an organized charity to the best of my knowledge. She was Filipino, the mother of one of my co-workers, and year after year she would listen to the needs and dreams of her friends and neighbors....
Tags: NPR, Social Issues, Soups, Oxytocin (drug), Lifestyle and Leisure
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Obamas release tax returns, show drop in income
WASHINGTON -- President Obama’s income continued its recent creep downward in 2012, along with his effective federal income tax rate, according to the tax returns released Friday by the White House. The president and first lady reported a joint...
Tags: Sidwell Friends School, Social Issues, Jay Carney, Personal Income, Barack Obama
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CVS customers say unauthorized prescription refills still occur
Barbara De Maria received calls from her local CVS store in Glendale recently saying that her son's prescription had been automatically refilled, as per his instructions. Problem was, De Maria's son had given no such instructions, and the prescription...
Tags: Insurance, Social Issues, Health and Medical Professionals, Social Services, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Dodgers owners distance themselves from Frank McCourt charities
Most of the changes brought on by the Dodgers’ new ownership group have been flashy, headline-grabbing. From a record baseball payroll to over $100 million in stadium improvements, the changes were designed to grab attention and inspire renewed...
Tags: Zack Greinke, Social Issues, Baseball, Sports, Social Services
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Bill Sharman auctioning 2010 Lakers championship ring for charity
Two-time Hall of Famer Bill Sharman is auctioning his 2010 Lakers championship ring, with the proceeds going to charity. The Bill's Ring of Hope campaign kicked off Wednesday and will close at 8 a.m. Pacific time on June 7. Tickets cost $2 each with a...
Tags: NBA Finals, Social Issues, Boston Celtics, Metta World Peace, Media Industry
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Hungry for a group to safely deliver leftover food to charities
On a recent evening, students at Pomona College feasted on chicken pot pie, steamed veggies, biscuits and rice. And, as is often the case, there were plenty of leftovers in the dining hall, enough for about 100 extra meals. Those leftovers, however,...
Tags: Brown University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, Education, Standards
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'With Charity for All' looks beyond the glossy appeals
Americans just love feeling philanthropic. In any debate over cutting tax breaks in the income tax system, the deduction for charitable donations is always held sacred — even more than that other sacred cow, the mortgage deduction. It's a rare...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, NPR, NYSE Euronext, Inc., American Red Cross, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll quits amid gambling probes
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll abruptly resigned Tuesday from the office she has held for more than two years amid an investigation into an alleged illegal-gambling scheme that officials said has led to charges against 57 people. In a brief statement...
Tags: Organized Crime, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Lifestyle and Leisure, Prosecution, Regional Authority
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