"Two watchdog groups are accusing the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) of abusing its nonprofit status, pointing to information about ExxonMobil Corp. as proof.

The Center for Media Democracy and Common Cause say ALEC is engaging in corporate lobbying for organizations like Exxon, while working under an IRS nonprofit designation that prohibits such lobbying.

The accusation that the conservative ALEC is misusing its 501(c)3 status, usually reserved for educational and charitable organizations, is not new — liberal groups have made the charge for years."

Timothy Cama and Megan R. Wilson report for The Hill October 6, 2016. [2]

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"Exxon and ALEC Running Illegal Lobbying Scheme, Watchdog Groups Charge in IRS Complaint" (PR Watch) [3]