Faith-Based Initiative . . .
. . . a new threat to civil rights
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"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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