U.S. evangelical groups that provide social services would not be eligible to receive direct government grants under a new faith-based initiative, the director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives said. But John DiIulio Jr. told the National Association of Evangelicals individuals seeking help from programs run by evangelical groups could use public vouchers to receive assistance.
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