Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Our view: Good news, America: We keep giving | thetowntalk.com | The Town Talk

Our view: Good news, America: We keep giving | thetowntalk.com | The Town Talk: "Take a moment to pat yourself on the back, for that is truly worth celebrating. It means that even when times get ugly -- and they're pretty ugly right now -- most Americans keep digging deep to help people who have less or perhaps nothing at all. This is uplifting, and fitting to note with the season of giving upon us.

Contributions to American charities have increased during 39 of the past 40 years in today's dollars, a researcher with the center told The Associated Press. The one off-year, back in 1987, was caused by a change in the tax laws, not an economic crisis."

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