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Neither Death Nor Certainty for the 501(c)(4) Gift Tax

Anyone keeping tabs on the efforts of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assess gift taxes on major donations to 501(c)(4) organizations should be wondering if the old adage regarding the certainty of death and taxes needs to be updated in the post-Citizens United era.

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July 18, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 13

1. Join us for an informal lunch discussion with the Council on Foundation's new Managing Director of Global Philanthropy, John Harvey
2. U.S. Anti-terror Law Hinders Aid Efforts to Somalia
3. Basic Human Rights Still Missing from UN Sanctions Regime
4. Report: U.S. Anti-Terror Policies Hurt Women and Girls Around the World
5. EU: Time to Examine Counterterrorism Policies

6. Cross-section of Nonprofits Support Reform of Security Laws That Hinder Charities

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June 30, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 12

1. Experts Call for Reforms to Allow Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Aid (with video)
2. Huffington Post: Time to Lift Ban on Conflict Resolution Programs
3. Sec. State Clinton Asked to Exempt Conflict Resolution and Other Peacebuilding Activities from Material Support Ban
4. Sec. Clinton Should Use Exemption Powers to Legalize Conflict Prevention and Resolution Programs
5. Report: Community Groups Need to Play Larger Role in the National Strategy to Counter Violent Messaging

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June 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 11

1. You’re Invited to June 21 Event- One Year After: Exploring Problems for Peacebuilding, Aid and Free Speech after the Supreme Court’s Humanitarian Law Project Decision
2. Review of Legislative History Shows Treasury's Position on Frozen Charitable Funds Without Basis
3. Expanded FBI Surveillance Powers Raise Serious Privacy Concerns
4. Index Gauges Quality of Humanitarian Assistance of Relief and Recovery Efforts

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Disclosing Dissension: Shareholders Push for More Control of Corporate Political Spending

Although the Federal Election Commission (FEC) is again trying to implement the Citizens United decision, shareholders across the country are refusing to wait for more control over corporate political spending.

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June 2, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 10

1. You’re Invited to June 21 Event- One Year After: Exploring Problems for Peacebuilding, Aid and Free Speech after the Supreme Court’s Humanitarian Law Project Decision
2. Report: Friend Not Foe Documents Negative Impacts of Counterterrorism Measures, Calls on Civil Society to Defend Its Positive Role
3. Why Fight Terrorism with One Hand Tied Behind Our Back?
4. FBI Documents Left During Raid Reveal Political Nature of Investigation
5. Privacy Concerns Ignored, Patriot Act Spying Powers Extended until 2015
6. Report: Radicalization Theories Are Misguided

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In the Aftermath of Citizens United, Courts Muddy the Waters on Political Engagement

While observers agree that Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is already transforming the way political campaigns operate, courts cannot seem to agree what the decision truly means.

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May 17, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 09

1. SAVE THE DATE- Join us at the National Press Club on June 21 to explore impact of HLP decision
2. State Department’s Decision about De-Listing MEK to be Made Before Year’s End
3. DOJ Report Confirms Deficient Domestic Intelligence Oversight
4. Bank Closes Account of Chicago Activist
5. Congressional Hearing Puts Spotlight on Global Cooperation to Counter Terrorism
6. Oxfam Report: Lack of Access Leaves Civilians Vulnerable
7. Study: Social Organizations in Situations of Conflict

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May 3, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 08
1. Senator Kirk Pushes for Implementation of Problematic USAID Vetting System
2. Time to Let the Experts Define Due Diligence, Vetting for Charitable Programs
3. Holy Land Prosecutor Contradicts Peter King’s Unnamed Source
4. Inconsistencies in Peter King Letter on Holy Land Unindicted Co-Conspirators List
5. Summary: Courts Rule Publication of Unindicted Co-conspirator List in Holy Land Case Violated Due Process Rights
6. Appeals Court Rules Ohio Activist’s Privacy Case May Proceed
7. Congressional Letters to Attorney General Express Concern About Rights of Political Activists

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April 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 07

1. 2011 Sphere Handbook Offers Expanded Operating Standards for Humanitarian Responders
2. Conservative Groups Ask Congress to Update the 4th Amendment Protections for the Digital Age
3. Briefing Highlights Work of U.S. Nonprofits in Countering Terrorism

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