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Prop 8 - Did Mormons Go Too Far?

Posted by Steven Greenstreet, American News Project at 1:56 PM on January 14, 2009.


Investigating how much money Mormons spent to help pass California's Prop 8.

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Activists claim that money from the Mormon Church was the deciding factor in passing Proposition 8 in California - banning gay marriage. The church claims to have only spent a few thousand dollars on the campaign, but ANP has uncovered evidence that may expose a gaping hole in that claim. Also, the IRS forbids religious organizations from "substantially" lobbying for political legislation. Did the Mormon Church violate this law?

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