Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott 3rd District of Virginia
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Faith-Based Initiative . . .

. . . a new threat to civil rights

 

"Mr. Speaker, there was a time when some Americans, because of their religion, were not considered qualified for certain jobs. In fact, before 1960 it was thought that a Catholic could not be elected President . And before the civil rights laws of 1960s, people of certain religions routinely suffered invidious discrimination when they sought employment. Fortunately, the civil rights laws of the 1960s put an end to that practice, and we no longer see signs suggesting that those of certain religions need not apply for jobs....This bill grants a new exemption and would allow religious bigotry to be practiced with the use of Federal funds. That is wrong."
Remarks of Congressman Bobby Scott on the House Floor
November 10, 1999

An Explanation of Bush's "Faith-Based Initiative": Churches, Social Services & Your Tax Dollars issued by Americans United

House Budget Committee's Democratic Caucus' Report on H.R. 7

Washington Post Editorial Calls On Congress to Oppose H.R. 7

Congressional Black Caucus Passes Resolution Opposing H.R. 7, the Charitable Choice Act [read Resolution]

Letter to Congress from the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) opposing H.R. 7, the Charitable Choice Act [read letter]

Letter to Congress from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights opposing H.R. 7, the Charitable Choice Act. [read letter]

10 Reasons Why Charitable Choice is Wrong  issued by Americans United

An Open Letter to President Bush and Congress from America’s Clergy .html or .pdf

Letter to President Bush from the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination .html or .pdf

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DISTRICT OFFICE:
2600 Washington Ave.
Suite 1010
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 380-1000 Phone
(757) 928-6694 Fax

 

DISTRICT OFFICE:
The Jackson Center
501 N. 2nd Street
Suite 401
Richmond, VA 23219-1321
(804) 644-4845 Phone
(804) 648-6026 Fax

 

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1201 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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(202) 225-8354 Fax

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