Faith based grants debate tests church role in government
The House Judiciary Committee advances a faith based initiative allowing religious charities to compete for government grants while separation rules aim to keep religious activities out of funded programs. Critics warn about constitutional violations and potential pressure on churches to modify beliefs to retain funding.
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25 Years Ago Today July 1 1976 Roswell Notables
Roswell Soroptimists Toy Stewart and Ruth Mason present a gift to George Atchley for his fundraising help supporting high school scholarships and Fort Stanton Hospital projects. Bryan Bannister, blind gardener, shows 24 varieties of produce and runs the YMCA Health Club. Jean Pinson named to McMurray College 1976 spring dean's list after Goddard High School graduation.
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Toy Stewart
Ruth Mason
George Atchley
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Fort Stanton Hospital
Bryan Bannister
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YMCA
Jean Pinson
McMurray College
Abilene
Texas
Goddard High School
New Mexico 505 Area Code Change Sparks Mixed Reactions
Public Regulation Commission votes 3-2 to extend the 505 area code to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, with rural commissioners supporting the move to two districts while urban members resist. Gov. Johnson and Qwest praise the decision, while the 505 Coalition calls it political. A future district lines redraw looms in September.
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Las Cruces
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Albuquerque
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State Supreme Court
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Roswell
Gary Johnson
John Badal
Qwest
Albuquerque-Santa Fe
Johnson
Bernalillo
505
Jennings
Santa Fe
Canada Day Highlights Across History
July 1 marks Canada Day as Canada became a self governing dominion in 1867. Historical events include Gettysburg beginning in 1863 and Roosevelt's Rough Riders at San Juan Hill in 1898.
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Why does the church need the state
Article discusses Bush faith based initiative at the U S Mayors conference and Democratic concerns that Rep Bill Thomas may curb a tax proposal helping churches and charities aiding the poor The piece argues government should not be the primary provider and fears church independence could be eroded by federal funding influence
Republicans Brace For Tough 2002 Governor Races
GOP leaders warn more open seats mean harder battles as 36 governor elections loom. In New Jersey Bret Schundler defeats Bob Franks shaping a battle with Democrat Jim McGreevey. Virginia's race features Mark Warner vs Mark Earley with money and polls swinging. Democratic Gov. Howard Dean predicts wins in New Jersey and Virginia while Pataki faces Cuomo or McCall in New York and Jeb Bush in Florida.
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Pataki
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