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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 2002

Page

6

Bush rebukes Lott’s segregation remark amid party fallout

President Bush called Senator Trent Lott’s endorsement of segregation “offensive and wrong” as he urged unity within the GOP. Lott apologized, while Democrats pressed for resignation or censure. McCain urged a full confession, and White House strategists warned the controversy could hinder Bush’s bid to win more black votes.

Washington Bush Trent Lott Lott Ron Bonjean Senate Mississippi White House GOP

President Bush moves to fund faith based groups

President Bush bypassed Congress to expand federal funding for religious charities. He issued executive actions allowing faith based groups to compete for contracts, hire by faith, and display religious symbols, while banning use of funds for inherently religious activities.

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