Religious groups celebrate flaming shrub in Washington

[DaveSZ]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7952-2004Jun1.html


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By Mike Allen
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 2, 2004; Page A23


The cover of the glossy, full-color booklet being distributed during a conference at the Washington Hilton yesterday showed a flaming shrub and proclaimed: "Not everyone has a burning bush to tell them their life's calling."

The Old Testament imagery suggested a religious tract, but this was a government brochure.

The guide, published by the Department of Labor, tells congregations how they can apply for federal grants to provide job training and services for veterans and disabled people.

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[Atman]

1. Americans will celebrate a flaming Bush in November

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[drkedjr]

2. Avoiding this ...

My entire career in human services, (1971 - 2004) I could not say a thing that would jeopardize
our local, state, or federal contracts.