Religious groups that refuse abortion counseling no longer can get grants to help trafficking victims unless they ensure the counseling is provided by a third party, under new guidelines by the Department of Health and Human Services. --In guidance quietly posted online in June, the agency said groups competing for grants must offer "the full range of legally permissible gynecological and obstetric care," which includes abortion counseling and referrals. If groups don't offer the services, they must propose an alternative approach to remain competitive for a grant.
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(Hat tip: KimR)
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Obama administration tightens grant rules for religious groups
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grants,
human trafficking,
pro-life,
religious groups
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