March 9, 2000

Write-Offs: Allegations of Political Activity at Detroit Church; I.R.S. Names New Top Charity Regulator

By GRANT WILLIAMS

* Americans United for Separation of Church and State has asked the I.R.S. to investigate Third New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, in Detroit, after its pastor reportedly said in a sermon that "our governor wants to see a certain candidate do well in Michigan. His name rhymes with 'hush.' Don't vote for him." The apparent reference to Gov. John Engler and presidential candidate George W. Bush appears to violate federal law that forbids churches and charities from

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