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Lawmakers’ Nonprofit Earmarks “Twice Cooked Pork”

June 27, 2010; USA Today | Over the past three years, according to research done by USA Today, $89 million dollars has been earmarked by federal lawmakers to go to nonprofit groups that they, themselves founded.—Ruth McCambridge

Gates Foundation Donations to WHO Outstrips U.S.?

June 28, 2010; Times of India | An article in the Times of India cites concern over the growing influence of a private institution on world health policy.—Ruth McCambridge

What Works For Children?

June 25, 2010; ChildAdvocacy360.com | A report conducted for Child Advocacy 360 Foundation says that if more information was made available about the solutions and in-roads being made on behalf of children, public support would likely follow.—Bruce Trachtenberg

Charitable-Gift Tax Break Eyed

June 25, 2010; Wall Steet Journal | New York's governor and the legislature seem prepared to cut back on charitable deductibility for the super-wealthy. Will it affect charitable giving?—Ruth McCambridge

Rethinking (c)(3)s and Political Speech

June 22, 2010; Nonprofit Law Prof Blog | A Loyola-Chicago legal scholar is calling for a review of the restrictions on 501(c)(3) charities engaging in electioneering activity.—Rick Cohen

Panera Makes Plans to Open More Nonprofit Restaurants

June 25, 2010; Associate Press | The Clayton, Mo. restaurant allows customers to decide how much to pay for their purchases.—Bruce Trachtenberg

San Mateo Nonprofit Offers Helping Hand to LGBT Seniors

June 26, 2010; Mercury News | The Family Service Agency provides the opportunity to meet other older LGBT adults and a safe place to meet.—Bruce Trachtenberg