Johnson's anti-Obama sermonizing likely violated the so - called Johnson Amendment, an Internal Revenue Service rule that forbids churches that receive tax - exempt status from the federal government to intervene in «any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.» (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
But officials are also not prohibited «from seeking, being elected to, or holding another and different elective public office in the Town of Amherst at the conclusion of a term of public office.» (buffalonews.com)
Special Event: In light of Congressman McNulty's announced plans for retirement, there will be special recognition of his commitment to working families and social justice during his 39 years in elective public office. (readme.readmedia.com)