IRS Challenges Churches that Preach Politics

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The Internal Revenue Service has warned churches that political involvement can cost them their tax exemptions.  How much involvement is too much?  Is the IRS playing politics, too?  Why do we have a religious tax exemption?  Plus, the House Government Reform Committee issues its report on the Abramoff-White House connection, and uncertainty over whether President Lula da Silva can beat another political scandal in Brazil.

The Internal Revenue Service has warned churches that political involvement can cost them their tax exemptions.  How much involvement is too much?  Is the IRS playing politics, too?  Why do we have a religious tax exemption?  Plus, the House Government Reform Committee issues its report on the Abramoff-White House connection, and uncertainty over whether President Lula da Silva can beat another political scandal in Brazil.

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Credits

Host:

Lawrence O'Donnell

Producers:

Frances Anderton, Katie Cooper, Vanessa Romo