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Bobby Scott: “I think it is very troubling to set a precedent that religious organizations forfeit some of their constitutional rights…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
I think it is very troubling to set a precedent that religious organizations forfeit some of their constitutional rights when they choose to serve their country and serve the public.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Scott expresses concern over religious organizations losing constitutional rights.

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