What did ipresident George W. Bush propose as a part of his welfare reform initiative?

Answer 1

President Bush proposed allowing faith-based groups to compete for federal funds. In 2001, Mr. Bush announced an initiative to rely on non-governmental support for people in need. He said his administration "will look first to faith-based organizations, charities, and community groups that have shown the ability to save and change lives." The President believed that religious organizations were frequently among the most successful groups delivering social services. He said that such groups not only spent money to solve problems, but also provided a special compassion. He therefore proposed as a next step in welfare reform that faith-based organizations be allowed to compete for federal funds.

But the proposal was somewhat controversial, due to questions by advocates for separation of church and state, who felt the plan blurred the wall of separation. It was also questioned by critics of the president, who felt he introduced it to please his conservative Christian base. And finally, it was controversial because some faith-based Christian conservative groups were openly opposed to providing abortion or Birth Control services, or opposed to equal rights for gay people. Critics thus feared that empowering faith-based groups would also empower discrimination. But despite the misgivings of some critics, in 2003, both houses of Congress passed bills enacting some of President Bush's proposals. (It should be noted that in 2003, both houses were controlled by Republicans, who favored expanding the access that faith-based groups could have.)

Answer 2

allowing faith-based groups to compete for federal funds;

Explanation:In 2001, President George W. Bush announced an initiative to rely on non-governmental support for people in need. He said his administration "will look first to faith-based organizations, charities, and community groups that have shown the ability to save and change lives."

The President believed that religious organizations have frequently been among the most successful groups delivering social services. These groups not only spend money to solve problems, but also provide a special compassion. He therefore proposed as a next step in welfare reform that faith-based organizations be allowed to compete for federal funds. In 2003, both houses of Congress passed bills enacting some of President Bush's proposals.

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