on February 9, 2017 in World News
Rep. Kevin Brady: Johnson Amendment Repeal Frees Churches from Political Targeting
by Neil W. McCabe The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee told Breitbart News he supports President Donald Trump’s promise to repeal the Johnson Amendment, a gag rule on certain non-profit and religious entities tying their non-profit status to their abstaining from political speech. “Churches across America want to be free to practice their faith without worrying about Washington targeting their religious freedom,” said Rep. Kevin Brady (R.-Texas), who succeeded Speaker Paul Ryan (R.-Wis.) leading the powerful panel. “As House Republicans advance pro-growth tax reform, I intend to include repealing the damaging effects of the Johnson amendment,” said Brady,… View Article
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