Brian Naylor

One Reason To Apply For Tax-Exempt Status: Anonymity

Brian Naylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:32:00 +0000

Revelations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted some conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status for extra scrutiny have put a spotlight on a part of the tax code increasingly popular with political groups: section 501(c)(4).

But what's the benefit for organizations to get approved for 501(c)(4) status?

The Mississippi Tea Party, a volunteer organization, first applied for tax-exempt status in 2010.

Push To End Teens' Distracted Driving Targets Parents, Peers

Brian Naylor — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JVspjqaFro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MJN7ncuIQo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI6MKwCADb8

Some Democrats Back Same-Sex Amendment To Immigration Bill

Brian Naylor — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29:00 +0000

The immigration overhaul bill before the Senate would provide, among other things, more visas for migrant farm workers and high-tech workers, and a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.

One thing it would not provide is help for same-sex couples in which one partner is an American and one foreign-born. For heterosexual couples, a foreign-born spouse automatically qualifies for a green card and many of the benefits of citizenship.

Boston Response Praised, But Intelligence-Sharing Questioned

Brian Naylor — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:07:00 +0000

In the days since the Boston Marathon bombings, local law enforcement officials have been given high marks for their response to the attack and the coordination among numerous federal, state and local agencies involved.

But at the same time, questions are being raised about the coordination among federal agencies handling intelligence they had about the suspects in the months before the attack.

At a Senate hearing Tuesday, there was nothing but praise for the actions of the responders.

Boston Lockdown 'Extraordinary' But Prudent, Experts Say

Brian Naylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:02:00 +0000

Local officials have defended the decision to essentially lock down the city of Boston on Friday while law enforcement searched for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Residents were told to remain indoors during the hunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who survived an early morning shootout with police in the suburb of Watertown during which his brother, Tamerlan, was killed.

Massachusetts Gov.