[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 28 (Monday, July 16, 2001)]
[Pages 1027-1028]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Action by the House Ways and Means Committee on the Faith-
Based and Community Initiatives

July 11, 2001

    I commend the House Ways and Means Committee for passing legislation 
today that includes key elements of my Faith-Based and

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Community Initiatives. This clears the way for consideration by the full 
House of Representatives. This legislation will stimulate more 
charitable giving and support faith-based and community organizations in 
their efforts to help those in need. I will continue to work on a 
bipartisan basis with Members of the House and the Senate to implement 
my Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.