June 23, 2005
How Washington's Political Scandals Could Harm Nonprofit Groups
Philanthropy's reputation has already been tarnished by well-publicized scandals, but the charges surrounding Rep. Tom DeLay, majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, now threaten to inflict further damage.
Nonprofit organizations have been accused of sponsoring junkets for members of Congress, and allowing lobbyists to pay for the lawmakers to attend -- which might violate House ethics rules. Some organizations have also been accused of accepting large donations
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