May 17, 2001

Faith Plan Isn't a Huge Leap

By LAURA HRUBY and HARVY LIPMAN

Religious groups already receive billions in federal aid, analysis finds

Supporters of the Bush administration's proposal to funnel millions of dollars in federal money to faith-based groups hail it as a revolutionary way to deliver social services. But the idea is more an extension of existing policy than a bold new plan. Mainstream religious charities, including Catholic Charities USA, Lutheran Social Services, and Jewish Community Services, already receive at least $3-billion

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