Senate Committee Seeks Information Again From Prosperity Gospel Ministries

In developments being closely followed by Melissa Rogers blog, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, joined by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, has written four major prosperity gospel ministries for a second time seeking information about their financial affairs. (Full text of letters.) The Des Moines Register and the Tampa Tribune reported yesterday on developments. Grassley originally wrote six tele-evangelist asking for information about alleged misuse of donations. (See prior posting.) Two have adequately complied with the request. (See prior posting.) The Senate Finance Committee exercises oversight of the Internal Revenue Service, and of enforcement of tax laws relating to non-profit organizations.