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Mark Souder: “I accepted an amendment that in my opinion was already covered by the bill under the establishment clause, but this…”

On the recordApril 6, 2000
I accepted an amendment that in my opinion was already covered by the bill under the establishment clause, but this clarified that. Obviously the gentleman's concern is the guts of my bill, which would allow faith-based organizations to apply for government grants without giving up the faith part of their organization.
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Mark Souder
Indiana

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Discussing an amendment related to faith-based organizations and government grants.

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