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In reply to the discussion: The Washington Post: Inside the Clinton Donor Network [View all]notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)35. Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation is on Charity Navigator's Watchlist
Here's why:
On February 19, 2015, the Wall Street Journal reported that as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton "was one of the most aggressive global cheerleaders for American companies, pushing governments to sign deals and change policies to the advantage of corporate giants such as General Electric Co., Exxon MobilCorp., Microsoft Corp. and Boeing Co." The article goes on to state that "at the same time, those companies were among the many that gave to the Clinton family's global foundation set up by her husband, former President Bill Clinton." The article says that "at least 60 companies that lobbied the State Department during her tenure donated a total of more than $26 million to the Clinton Foundation, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of public and foundation disclosures."
The article also states that "corporate donations to politically connected charities aren't illegal so long as they aren't in exchange for favors. There is no evidence of that with the Clinton Foundation. [...] All of the companies mentioned in this article said their charitable donations had nothing to do with their lobbying agendas with Mrs. Clinton's State Department."
For more information: The Wall Street Journal
https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.profile&ein=311580204#.VlnadeJ5r0I
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Isn't that why people give money to politicians, because they do not want the
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#6
But in this case, the "givers' view points included NAFTA, ending Glass-Stiegel and so forth.
Hoppy
Nov 2015
#10
Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation is on Charity Navigator's Watchlist
notadmblnd
Nov 2015
#35
it happens a lot. you can post something at the "wrong" time and it sinks like a stone
magical thyme
Nov 2015
#28
These people don't know how to give to charity themselves, they must give to the Clintons to do it
EndElectoral
Nov 2015
#32
This "article" is a cheap attempt at misrepresenting donations to the Clinton foundation....
George II
Nov 2015
#34