"Compassionate Conservatism" for the Rich? Legislators Scrap Provisions in the $1.3 Trillion Tax Cut Which Would Have Increased Donations to Charities

President Bush has repeatedly called for increased involvement of religious and community organizations in combating the nation’s social problems. As one of his first actions in the White House, he established the controversial "Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives" which would handle the granting of federal funds for social service programs run by religious organizations. The plan allows for direct federal funding of religious congregations’ programs for the purpose of carrying out government programs.


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