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Cutbacks Hit Faith-Based Charities as Need Rises

Slashed state budgets leave programs with reduced funding

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 20, 2009 2:55 PM CST

(Newser) – The recession has hit faith-based charities hard, threatening to cut off vital services for the sick, poor, and elderly, the Washington Post reports. With state and local budgets strapped for cash, contracts and grants for the groups—including the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities—have...   Read full story »

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