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Fla. Senate Race Rekindles Debate on Religion, Politics

October 16, 2006

Author: William E. Gibson

Source: The Baltimore Sun

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-te.florida16oct16,0,1852550.story

U.S. Senate candidate Katherine Harris brought a combustible mix of religion and politics to South Florida last week, reaching out to Jewish and Christian groups while preaching the cause of civic action imbued with Judeo-Christian values.

To Jewish leaders and voters in Palm...

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Faith-Based Grants Going Primarily to Bush Allies

March 22, 2006

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/21/AR2006032101723.html

On March 22, 2006 The Washington Post reported, "For years, conservatives have complained about what they saw as the liberal tilt of federal grant money. Taxpayer funds went to abortion rights groups such as Planned Parenthood to promote birth control, and groups closely aligned with the AFL-CIO got Labor Department grants to...

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In Katrina Relief, Line Between Church and State Draws Closer

October 28, 2005

Source: Beliefnet

Wire Service: AP

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/177/story_17797_1.html

On October 28, 2005 the Associated Press reported, "The Mississippi agency that promotes President Bush's faith-based initiative usually draws about 25 church groups to its sessions on tapping government funds for social service projects. This month, that number nearly doubled. It is just one sign that, as congregations in the Gulf Coast and...

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Opinion: "Church, State, and Katrina"

September 12, 2005

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2005/09/12/church_state_and_katrina/

On September 12, 2005 The Boston Globe ran an opinion piece by James Carroll, questioning the role of faith-based initiatives in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. "The disaster on the Gulf Coast is the occasion for public prayer. President Bush invites the nation this week to place the...

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Amidst Criticism of Governmental Response, Praise for Assistance from Diverse Faith Communities

September 9, 2005

Source: The Dallas Morning News

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/religion/stories/091005dnrelkatchurches.c833074.html

On September 9, 2005 The Dallas Morning News reported, "While the federal government response to Hurricane Katrina has yielded widespread criticism and the promise of congressional hearings, the faithful in north-central Texas and elsewhere have earned high marks from victims and disaster...

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New Guide Released for Hindu Organizations Participating in the Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Program

September 2, 2005

Source: Hindu American Foundation

http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/Content/Achievements/media_press_release_federalgrants.html

On September 2, 2005 a Hindu American Foundation Press Release reported, "The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) released today a guide intended to assist Hindu religious organizations in participating in the federal Faith-based and Community Initiatives (FBCI) program. Entitled 'Faith-based and...

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Indiana Prisons Launch Faith-Based Immersion Program

July 26, 2005

Source: The Indianapolis Star

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050726/NEWS01/507260392/1006/NEWS01

On July 26, 2005 The Indianapolis Star reported, "Indiana prison officials plan to unveil a new program today that is based squarely on the idea that religious faith may be the key to turning a convict's life around. Three Indiana prisons -- one each for men, women and juveniles -- are joining a growing trend in...

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Congress Considering Bill to Codify the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

June 29, 2005

Source: Beliefnet

Wire Service: RNS

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/169/story_16929_1.html

On June 29, 2005 Religion News Service reported, "Congress is considering a bill that would make President Bush's faith-based office and initiative a permanent White House fixture. Proponents argue it's a success worth continuing, but critics question whether it makes the wall between church and state too low. A subcommittee of the House...

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