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- Wants to rename the program as the Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
- Supports allowing religious charities to receive government funding
- Supports allowing religion to play a role in such charities' hiring decisions
- Does not support using religion as a test for receiving federal aid
- Does not support using federal funds for proselytizing
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July 1, 2008: Barack Obama is calling for the expansion of President Bush's faith-based programs. Obama claims that although the Bush initiatives have not lived up to their promise, some version of a faith-based plan is still necessary as America's social problems are too big for the government to handle alone.MSNBC.com: Obama wants to expand faith-based programs (July 1, 2008)
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Obama Faith-Based Programs Questions
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What is the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships? 1 AnswerThe White House Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will be a resource for nonprofits and community organizations, both secular and faith based... read more -
When is the Obama Inauguration? 3 AnswersJanuary 20th, 2009 at the US Capitol with 250,000 tickets handed out. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 8 a.m. for seating and the musical prelude begins... read more -
What do you think would be the best dog for Obamas? 2 AnswersI think a Standard Poodle with a practical haircut would be the best dog for the Obamas. One, poodles are less allergenic than other dogs. Two, poodles do not s... read more
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