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John Chenoweth: And, Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding of the intent of H.R. 2604 that we are not including churches in the same legal…

On the recordJune 3, 1998
And, Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding of the intent of H.R. 2604 that we are not including churches in the same legal classifications as 501(c)(3)s, which are an artificial creation of the State, while the churches are a creation of God. Is this the intent of H.R. 2604?
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John Chenoweth
Republican · Colorado

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Discussing the legal classification of churches in relation to H.R. 2604.

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