"Consistent with the requirements for a tax-exempt status under the law, Americans Elect does not and will not support or oppose any candidate or candidate committee — it simply provides the nominating process where the American people can participate directly," said Daniel B. Winslow, Americans Elect's attorney.
Bill Burton, senior strategist for Priorities USA, said, "Our organization operates in compliance with all federal rules and regulations enforced by the IRS."
The other groups were not immediately available for comment on the complaint.
Rep. Bill Cassidy has his blood drawn by Alesha Barbour during a free hepatitis screening in the Rayburn House Office Building hosted by the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus to recognize "National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day."
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