Monday, July 18, 2005

The Chronicle, 7/21/2005: Seeking Federal Favors

The Chronicle, 7/21/2005: Seeking Federal Favors: "Seeking Federal Favors

Charities go after earmarks, despite concerns about fairness

By Elizabeth Schwinn

Like thousands of charity leaders across the country, Mary Faithful is lobbying members of Congress to set aside federal money for her organization in the form of a 'legislative earmark.'

She is seeking $200,000 to help Advocacy Inc. -- the Austin, Tex., charity she runs -- upgrade its phone system so it can better provide legal services to the disabled."

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