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March 1, 2005
Union
of Orthodox Jewish Congregations
Applauds President Bush’s Four Goals for
Faith-Based Initiative
Today, the
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America welcomed and
applauded this morning's announcement by President Bush of 4 goals
he would like to achieve with regard to the President's
faith-based initiative.
The President's announced his goals in an address to American
faith leaders in Washington this morning attended by several UOJCA
leaders including Board Chair Harvey Blitz, Public Policy Chair
Mark Bane, Public Policy Director Nathan Diament.
The President's announced goals are:
1. Expand the ability of program beneficiaries to choose the kind
of federally funded program they wish to attend.
2. Better ensure that
state and local governments do not discriminate against
faith-based providers in their administration of federal funds.
3. Have Congress codify
this year consistent "charitable choice" rules which preserves and
protects the religious liberties of faith based groups with regard
to hiring and governance issues.
4. Have Congress pass this
year tax code incentives for increased charitable donations,
including tax-free IRA "rollovers" and food donations
UOJCA policy chairman Mark Bane stated that "we welcome and
appreciate President Bush's clear and continuing commitment to
having the government support the "armies of compassion."
UOJCA policy director Nathan Diament stated "we look forward
toward achieving the 4 goals President Bush laid out today and
their catalyzing the work of faith-based groups to better serve
our society."
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