Several major coal companies appear to be working together to defeat anti-coal political candidates like Jack Conway and Ben Chandler. By creating a politically ative non-profit under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, they would be able to fund their causes by the millions, and would not be made to disclose their activities until they file tax returns—after the election. A letter written by Roger Nicholson, senior vice president and general counsel at International Coal Group, was obtained by the Lexington Herald-Leader, and outlined his plans to defeat anti-coal candidates and fund their efforts through this non-profit.

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