Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Bone Marrow Donors/ Tax-Exempt Political Groups/ Visa Waiver Program



“This notice seeks public comment on the proposed change in the definition of “human organ” in section 301 of the National Organ and Transplant Act of 1984, as amended, (NOTA) to explicitly incorporate hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) within peripheral blood in the definition of “bone marrow.” This would clarify that the prohibition on transfers of human organs for valuable consideration applies to HSCs regardless of whether they were recovered directly from bone marrow (by aspiration) or from peripheral blood (by apheresis). This amendment will also conform section 301 to the provisions of the Stem Cell Research and Therapeutic Act of 2005, as amended.”

Missoulian: IRS pushes to rein in tax-exempt political groups
Treasury, IRS Will Issue Proposed Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations
“The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today will issue initial guidance regarding qualification requirements for tax-exemption as a social welfare organization under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. This proposed guidance defines the term “candidate-related political activity,” and would amend current regulations by indicating that the promotion of social welfare does not include this type of activity. The proposed guidance also seeks initial comments on other aspects of the qualification requirements, including what proportion of a 501(c)(4) organization’s activities must promote social welfare.”

Policy Memorandum
“The VWP allows qualifying foreign nationals of designated countries to enter the United States for up to 90 days to conduct business or for pleasure without first obtaining a visa. Before a foreign national is admitted under the VWP, in addition to meeting certain requirements, he or she must waive the right to contest any action for removal, other than on the basis of an application for PM -602-0093:Adjudication of Adjustment of Status Applications for Individuals Admitted to the United States Under the Visa  Waiver Program asylum.”

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