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John Bel Edwards: I think there is a real serious question about suggesting that Title VII said it is perfectly okay for a faith-based…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
I think there is a real serious question about suggesting that Title VII said it is perfectly okay for a faith-based group to take Federal tax dollars and say, ``Mr. Boehner, I am not hiring you today because you do not pass my personal religious test.'' ... In the land that cherishes religious freedom, do you really believe that that is a good public policy?
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the implications of Title VII and religious hiring practices in federally funded programs.

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