Government and Politics Watch: Nonprofit Economic-Stimulus Proposals

Community foundations and arts groups are among those lobbying Congress and President-elect Barack Obama for aid as part of federal economic-stimulus measures, notes Government and Politics Watch, The Chronicle’s online column.

Plus:

• A Senate aide says nonprofit boards could face questions about their groups’ Madoff investments.

• A nonprofit tax expert urges the IRS to clarify its stance on governance practices.

• A new bill would raise the rate for volunteers’ car use.