February 7, 2008
White House Seeks Extension of 'Charitable Choice' Rules
In his State of the Union address last week, President Bush asked Congress to pass legislation that would "permanently extend" steps that his administration has taken to allow religious charities to compete more easily for federal funds.
Mr. Bush said that, over his seven years in office, "Americans have volunteered in record numbers. Charitable donations are higher than ever. Faith-based groups are bringing hope to pockets of despair, with newfound support from the federal
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