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Tg^TTjCT^MTTi^Z^mtT^M^^m Bush pushes faith-hased grants by Laura Meckler Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pressing his plan to dramatically expand the role of religious groups in social programs, President Bush said Tuesday that government must help faith-based groups do their work. “I’m resolved to put government... on the side of the committed and the caring and the compassionate,” he said. Opponents who worry about breaching the wall between church and state continued to press their case against his proposal, which would allow religious groups to compete for billions of dollars in gov ernment grants. “President Bush’s new faith based plan puts church and state on a direct collision course,” said Ralph BUSH Neas, president of People for the American Way, one of many groups that are organizing to battle Bush’s plan. Bush said government must take advantage of groups that are doing good work “There are so many in need. The good news about America is there’s so many willing to serve,” the president said at a Washington community center. “Sometimes the need is too great and the resources are too limited.” The centerpiece of Bush’s plan is modeled after similar efforts that previously have faced little opposition on Capitol Hill. The proposal also calls for a slew of tax breaks to encourage charitable giving. Given the. chance to involve religious groups in their welfare programs, most states haye done little or nothing to steer contracts toward churches, synagogues and other religious oiganizations, proponents say. Now Bush plans a major expansion of “charitable choice,” which has been * limited to welfare, drug treatment and community development programs. The proposal Bush was sending to * Congress Tuesday would open all federal grant programs to religious groups. “Government will never be replaced by charities and community groups,” the president said Monday. “Yet, when we see social needs in America, my admin istration will look first at faith-based pro grams and community groups, which have proven their power to save and change lives.” _I I Gain valuable leadership skills! Meet students from around the region! Network and have fun! This Saturday, February 3! I . j mm UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA • FEBRUARY 3. 2001 » I I Don’t Miss Out...It’s Not Too Late! j Register TODAY for the 2001 Student Leadership Training Conference in the Campus Activities Center! Call 7-5780 for more information. _i £ STUDENTS rffronal a S WANTED °%0 5 ^ \ . ^ For more ^ y information on how 8) y c W you can widen your *g [£ educational horizons ^ § and become a student ^ Q ambassador from the University of South ¥ Carolina, please attend - one of the NSE Information Sessions to be held on 2; Monday, February 5th; Tuesday, February 6th; 2 and Wednesday, February 7th in Room 322/326 of the ^ Russell House. £ Each session will begin at 2 pm. . 1 Andersen Consulting Changes Name And Vastly Extends Capabilities {There's never been a better time to build your career with us} We've done more than just change our name. At Accenture we're building a completely new network of businesses that will influence the shape of the new economy. This presents new and exciting challenges for our employees, with ever expanding career options. There has never been a better time to be part of our dynamic global force as we bring innovations to improve the way the world works and lives. For those who want to create the future, now is the time to be at Accenture. Check out our Webcast - premiering on Thursday, February 1 (1:00 p.m. EST, 12:00 p.m. CST, 11:00 a.m. MST, 10:00 a.m. PST) - for information on our new name ancf new opportunities. It's an interactive experience and career opportunity you won't want to miss. Register for the Webcast at: careers.accenture.com/webcasts ^ • Consulting • Technology • Outsourcing • Alliances • Venture Capital accenture Accentur? v/as formerly known as Andersen Consulting I