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Bush Set to Implement Faith-Based Initiatives President Bush readies executive orders implementing much-debated elements of his "faith-based initiatives." One permits charities to use religious affiliation in hiring decisions. Another gives some charity food programs a better shot at federal money. Jim Towey, who directs the White House's faith-based efforts, speaks with NPR's Juan Williams.

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President Bush readies executive orders implementing much-debated elements of his "faith-based initiatives." One permits charities to use religious affiliation in hiring decisions. Another gives some charity food programs a better shot at federal money. Jim Towey, who directs the White House's faith-based efforts, speaks with NPR's Juan Williams.