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Americans for limited credibility

By Josh Israel

A major libertarian political activist has sent thousands of letters to liberal funders threatening to expose them in their local communitie

Excerpts from this story referencing "Americans for Limited Government":

"… originators of the letter, Howard Rich and his tax-exempt political group Americans for Limited Government, don't actually release the names of their own donors and have a histo …"

"… olitical groups and bank accounts. After the investigation determined that Americans for Limited Government failed to comply with state charity laws, the Illinois attorney general fo …"

"… tax-exempt entities were the largest donors to these efforts. Meanwhile, Americans for Limited Government, of course, steadfastly refuses to identify its own political donors. The …"

"… donors” but obtained the identities of the only two major donors to Americans for Limited Government in 2004, through a routine public records request. They were Donald Smith …"

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state?

By Caitlin Ginley

Our State Integrity Investigation reveals corruption risks in all 50 states

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… House and Senate races or $3,500 to statewide seats. But multi-millionaire Howard Rich skirted the limits by funneling contributions through separate LLCs. He al …"

Howard Rich’s Tight-Lipped Donors

By Robert Brodsky

Howard Rich’s Tight-Lipped Donors

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… wer the Center’s questions about its contributions. …"

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Voters In Three States Reject Takings Initiatives

By Josh Israel and Jim Morris

Voters In Three States Reject Takings Initiatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… igning and millions of dollars in contributions from organizations tied to Howard Rich, a wealthy political activist in New York, regulatory takings initiatives …"

The Munificent Seven

By Josh Israel

How did the organizations that make up Howard Rich’s money machine suddenly grow deep pockets this year?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… s may be decided today, but a big question mark remains: Who financed them?Howard Rich, the political activist in New York City who seems to have orchestrated th …"

Unlawful Conduct?

By Josh Israel

Two of Howard Rich’s tax-exempt organizations may be operating illegally in Wisconsin

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… ucted business within that state.  …"

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Howard Rich’s Dot-Com Deal

By Robert Brodsky

How he bought an Internet business teetering on the edge of bankruptcy only to find that things could get worse

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… call seeking information about Rich’s current involvement with the firm. …"

Déjà Vu All Over Again?

By Gail Gibson

For Howard Rich, the past is prologue

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… p widespread voter frustration with career politicians, political activist Howard Rich is using the same playbook to try to overhaul land-use laws in this week†…"

"… y out in his state. â€œAlmost everybody in the state understands that Howard Rich is the person who has funded most of this — and he’s a New Yorker, whi …"

Illinois Authorities Probe Rich Groups

By Josh Israel and Jim Morris

Secretary of State’s office investigating whether interlocking organizations have been operating illegally

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… gating whether five organizations connected to New York political activist Howard Rich have been “illegally conducting business within the state of Illinois,†…"

Following The Money (Part 1)

By Jim Morris and Robert Brodsky

Are Howard Rich’s organizations really what they say they are?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Americans for Limited Government":

"… tion of $5,000 or more to any of the organizations.     …"

"… review of public records from 2004, however, shows that the operations of Americans for Limited Government and its affiliated foundation were financed almost entirely that year by a …"

"… out $530,000 to four other Rich organizations: LEAD Foundation ($255,000), Americans for Limited Government ($100,000), Americans for Limited Government Foundation ($159,678), and U. …"

"… : LEAD Foundation ($255,000), Americans for Limited Government ($100,000), Americans for Limited Government Foundation ($159,678), and U.S. Term Limits ($20,000).Rich is the chairman …"

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