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TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001

An internal Salvation Army document obtained by the Washington Post claims the Bush administration has promised to shield the national charity from laws that would prevent discrimination against gays.

White House officials, however, deny the charity has been given such a committment. But spokeswoman Anne Womack acknowledged the issue was raised.

A number of cities and municipalities have laws prohibiting discrimination against gays in terms of employment and benefits. The Salvation Army says Bush has promised to issue federal regulations exempting them from the laws.

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Charity Cites Bush Help in Fight Against Hiring Gays (The Washington Post 7/10)

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