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Lynn C. Woolsey: I want to tell him that what would have a chilling effect and does have a chilling effect is allowing the use of Federal…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
I want to tell him that what would have a chilling effect and does have a chilling effect is allowing the use of Federal tax dollars based on religious hiring. Using Federal tax dollars to discriminate is chilling, and we must not let it happen.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California

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Responding to concerns about faith-based organizations and federal funding during a debate.

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