Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is investigating six evangelistic ministries to determine whether they have illegally used donations to finance lavish lifestyles. Senator Grassley sent letters to each of the ministries requesting documents to answer questions regarding expenses, executive compensation, housing allowances, checking and savings accounts, cars, airplanes and overseas trips. They have until Dec. 6 to respond. Grassley's press release states, "The inquiry is part of Grassley's long-standing interest in making sure tax-exempt organizations are accountable to donors." Read the story in the New York Times here.