C Street House loses tax-exempt status
by kellygrrrl
Posted on 17 November 2009 | 6:20 pm 
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The infamous C Street House in the Nation’s capitol, owned by the secretive Christian group known as “The Family” and run by the mysterious Doug Coe, will no longer enjoy the loophole that gave them tax-exempt status.
The house had previously been classified as a “church” rather than a residential rental property. The house paid no taxes because it received an E1 or religious exemption. It was coded: “89 -Special Purpose-Misc” and it was classified for tax purposes as a commercial property.
Natalie Wilson, a spokeswoman for the Office of Tax and Revenue for Washington D.C., said that her office inspected the house this summer and “it was determined that portions of it were being rented out for private residential purposes.” As a result, the tax exempt status was partially revoked,and 66% of the value of the property is now subject to taxation.
According to online records, the total taxable assessment is $1,834,500. The building’s owner last month finally paid taxes of $1714.70 on the property.
The inspection and review of the house was triggered by citizen complaints, as well as several media outlets openly questioning the tax status of the residence.
A great deal of unwanted attention has been focused on the C Street House following Jeff Sharlet’s eye-popping expose “The Family,” as well as the revelations of sexual escapades of several Republican lawmakers who have resided therein, including Mark Sanford (R-SC) and John Ensign (R-NV) and Chip Pickering (R-MI).
It is alleged that both Pickering and Ensign carried on affairs from within the confines of the house. Both Ensign and Sanford have admitted that they each sought sexual healing spiritual counsel from within the walls of the house during their extramarital affairs. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) met with Ensign’s friend and former top aide, Doug Hampton, the husband of Ensign’s mistress. There has been much speculation as to precisely what that negotiation and/or transaction entailed. Coburn reportedly advised Ensign to stop the affair but has said he would never reveal the details of those discussions, citing his religious privilege as an “ordained deacon” and his doctor’s privilege.
Other lawmakers who have enjoyed the below-market rent at the frat house include Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Jim DeMint (R-SC) and Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Bart Stupak (D-MI) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) and former NFL player Heath Shuler (D-NC).
“The House” has been owned by “The Family” since 1989 when they purchased it from international Christian group “Youth with a Mission.” Ron Boehme, spokesman for YWAM says that YWAM is not affiliated with The Family.
Perhaps this is the beginning of a new trend of stripping tax-exempt status from political groups hiding behind religion. Can I get an AMEN!
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C-Streeter Sanford to be impeached?
“The State Ethics Commission will decide whether a three-month investigation provides enough evidence that Gov. Mark Sanford broke state laws.
The commission meeting Wednesday is pivotal. Legislators have filed an impeachment resolution against Sanford and House Speaker Bobby Harrell says he’s seen nothing so far that merits removing Sanford from office and the investigation would have to show new information about serious crimes or serious misconduct.
Commission general counsel Cathy Hazelwood says Sanford’s hearing is closed. She expects the commission will release a statement afterward briefly saying whether the commission found reason to move forward against Sanford. More details of charges against Sanford could be released Friday or Monday.”
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Finally! MSM is picking up this story.
Let’s hope the IRS is paying attention
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November 18th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
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:highfive:
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Somewhat related, this is my nw fave vid:
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
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Coming in as a close second:
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Anyone else have the strong suspicion that it was also rented out by the hour?
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November 18th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
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Pretty sure Coburn paid off Ensign’s mistress’ hubby there
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November 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
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messnbc is saying they lost ‘part of their tax exempt status’. Wonder what the breakdown is.
Shuster just said it was a joke! Go Shuster.
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November 18th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
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66% is taxable — the upstairs residential area and a portion of the kitchen are now categorized as res. rental property.
the rest is still considered a “church”
wonder if the powder room is the confessional booth
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November 18th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
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OMG
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Frank Schaeffer on Rachel Maddow right now. Such an important voice in these times
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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LOL, just asked below if you were tuned in.
Naomi Klein up next.
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November 17th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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Damn. Missed that.
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Fab job, kel! It’s high time the spotlight grew wider than Rachel and us, lol.
Catching Frank on Rachel, btw?
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
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heh! GMTA ^^^^
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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Excellent ! Suck it, thugs.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
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I love that it looks so Hebrew
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
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Me too. Meant to be Celtic, but definitely has a Hebraic vibe.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
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Mighty cool, hardybear.
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
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Completely OTT, but that’s kel’s favorite insult.
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November 17th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
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Yes, I think I appropriated that from reading her here.
I only steal from the best….
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Happy Happy Joy Joy dance
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
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November 17th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
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Nice smiley!
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Watch those thugs close off most of the building for religious activities, which will result in lower taxes…..
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I’m sure what’s gone on in that house was truly debauched and contrary to their so called Christian values. Now where’s that invisibility cloak when you need it?
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
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“…he would never reveal the details of those discussions, citing his religious privilege as an “ordained deacon”…”
gimme a fucking break…..
and another thing….
never underestimate the joy of having the last laugh…
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November 17th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
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he’s a licensed ob/gyn. can you imagine strolling into that office and getting some “ordained spiritual guidance”
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November 17th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
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Ugh! My “bits” just winced involuntarily.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
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yeah, that’s what CaliBoob tried to claim — involuntary bit twitching is not a valid excuse
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
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Ha! But likely one used by Repubble women for centuries.
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November 17th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
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He overlooks the legal fact that only a priest, minister or rabbi enjoys the protection of confidentiality.
Deacons, even if ordained, do not enjoy the protection.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
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especially when you are a co-conspirator in a felony bribery scheme
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I bet that NFL baller Heath Shuler knows how to throw a good party
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AMEN!
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“. . . sought sexual healing…”
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November 17th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
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Woot!
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thanks for this, Kelly!
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Yaaaaaaaaaayyyyy!
Great news!
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November 17th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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let’s hope the IRS takes note and follows the lead
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