July 16, 2001: New Government-Funded Religion Action Alert - Send a free fax from National ACLU

Dear Friends,

As early as Wednesday, July 18, the full House is expected to vote on the "Community Solutions Act" (H.R. 7), a bill that would implement President George W. Bush's proposal for government-funded religion. Rather than responding to a number of serious Constitutional concerns that have been raised about the Bush proposal, H.R. 7 has been forced through the House with the same controversial provisions that allow for discrimination in hiring decisions and in the delivery of services.

Furthermore, the bill has actually been made more dangerous because it now includes a provision that would allow Cabinet Secretaries to turn any existing social program into a voucher program without Congressional approval. And despite claims by President Bush that his proposal would provide new money for social service programs, H.R. 7 includes no new funds.

Take Action! The House will be voting this week on President Bush's proposal. Even if you have written before, please send a new letter today. The legislation now has much wider implications with its voucher provisions. You can read more about this legislation and send a FREE updated FAX from our National ACLU action alert at:

http://www.aclu.org/action/charchoice107.html

Please let us know the response you receive from your congressman.

Many thanks.
Hedy Weinberg, Executive Director