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Chris Morran

Philadelphia
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Like Avenue Q meets Caligula meets a fight outside of a Dairy Queen. Currently: @propublica. Previously: @consumerist, @consumerreports, @newsweek
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These 20 churches supported political candidates. Experts say they violated federal law.

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By Jessica Priest , Jeremy Schwartz , Chris Morran
| MYSA
The endorsement of political candidates by religious leaders from the pulpit has grown increasingly brazen, aggressive and sophisticated in recent years. ProPublica and The Texas Tribune have found 20 apparent violations in the past two years of the Johnson Amendment, a law that prohibits church leaders from intervening in political campaigns. Two occurred in the last two weeks as candidates crisscross Texas vying for votes.
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20 churches got political and violated federal tax law, experts say. History shows there will likely be no consequences.

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By Jessica Priest , Jeremy Schwartz, Chris Morran
| Weatherford Democrat
The endorsement of political candidates by religious leaders from the pulpit has grown increasingly brazen, aggressive and sophisticated in recent years. ProPublica and The Texas Tribune have found 20 apparent violations in the past two years of the Johnson Amendment, a law that prohibits church leaders from intervening in political campaigns. Two occurred in the last two weeks as candidates crisscross Texas vying for votes.
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These 20 Churches Supported Political Candidates. Experts Say They Violated Federal Law.

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By Jessica Priest , Jeremy Schwartz , Chris Morran, Raquel Rutledge 
| ProPublica
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