Advocacy Alert: Johnson Amendment
The Maine Philanthropic Network’s Advocacy Committee has expressed concern about efforts to weaken and repeal the Johnson Amendment. Learn more about the issue and find out how to take action.
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The Maine Philanthropic Network’s Advocacy Committee has expressed concern about efforts to weaken and repeal the Johnson Amendment. Learn more about the issue and find out how to take action.
From the Desk of Jenn Gray, Director of Advocacy, Maine Philanthropy Center
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