Obscure nonprofit threatens campaign finance limits beyond Montana

By Paul Abowd

Obscure nonprofit threatens campaign finance limits beyond Montana

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Tradition Partnership":

"… contributed to this report.  …"

"… according to the report.‘We won’t be shut up, or shut down’In 2008, American Tradition Partnership flooded the state with mailers attacking ten state legislators, but report …"

Mystery deepens over origins of nonprofit battling Montana spending limits

By Paul Abowd

A secretive foe of campaign finance rules can't explain IRS filing noting $300,000 donation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Furniture Warehouse":

"… It appears the group was referring to Jacob Jabs, the president and CEO of American Furniture Warehouse, based in Colorado, where ATP was created.But a spokeswoman for Jabs said …"

"… abs nationwide. Most of the listings refer to retail locations for Jabs’ American Furniture Warehouse. Two of the Jabs listed are deceased. Another Jacob Jabs resides in an Ohi …"

"… ter of the alleged donation to ATP.Then there is the Montana-born owner of American Furniture Warehouse, whose current residence is listed as a 5,000-square-foot mansion in Color …"

'Right-to-work' group gave Montana nonprofit $300,000

By Paul Abowd

Secretive nonprofit received $300,000 donation from anti-union group.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Tradition Partnership":

"… a Colorado furniture executive, an Internal Revenue Service document shows.American Tradition Partnership, a pro-energy group known for successfully suing Montana to force it to ab …"