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Veterans charity accused of squandering millions

The California-based charity came under scrutiny four years ago, when its founder and then- president was hauled before Congress to answer tough questions about his management of millions of dollars in private donations. Roger Chapin vehemently defended his actions, and his group went on to raise millions more to support its mission of providing arts and craft kits to homebound and hospitalized veterans.

Tags: VA , Help Hospitalized Veterans

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Feds give to CFC despite pay freeze

Pay freezes haven't stopped federal employees from giving money to good causes for the Combined Federal Campaign.

Tags: Kalman Stein , Combined Federal Campaign , Federal Drive , holiday giving

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Holiday bash is chance to have fun while helping others

Tags: ASBC , holiday bash , Wounded Warrior , DoD , Federal Drive ,

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Smokin' hot good time

Tags: National Capital Barbeque Battle , Heath Hall , Pork Barrel Barbeque Team ,

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Tips for deducting charitable contributions

When preparing to file your federal tax return, don't forget your contributions to charitable organizations. Your donations could add up to a sizeable tax deduction if you itemize on IRS Form 1040, Schedule A.

Tags: P&B , Art Stein , tax deduction ,

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Berry: Debt proposals won't dampen feds' giving spirit

Berry said he thinks feds will continue to donate at high levels in future drives, despite a two-year pay freeze and other proposals that could cut their pay and benefits

Tags: Feds Feed Families , John Berry , OPM , CHCO , USDA , DoD , Barack Obama , budget , Jolie Lee

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Feds Feed Families tops food drive goal

USDA was among the top agencies that donated food for the Feds Feed Families program.

Tags: pay and benefits , OPM , John Berry , Capitol Area Foodbank , Max Cacas , Feds Feed Families ,

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Disaster in Japan brings out the crooks

Scammers are starting to prey on the generosity of people who are trying to help Japan.

Tags: tsunami , scams , Hank Silverberg

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Giving through LivingSocial

Group coupon sites like Groupon and LivingSocial may be making waves as purveyors of daily deals. But they're also touting themselves as avenues for charity.

Tags: livingsocial , group coupons , donorschoose.org , globalgiving , Christmas , Nathan Hager , wtop saves you money

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Small businesses bartend for a big cause

The ASBC is turning its annual holiday party into a good cause. Guy Timberlake, chief visionary officer and co-founder of The American Small Business Coalition, joins the Federal Drive with more details.

Tags: Federal Drive , american Small Business Coalition , Guy Timberlake , holiday party ,

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