HUD's Carson Responds to Lawsuit Over FOIA Requests
Phil Hall, Nat'l Mortgage Prof'l, Jan. 24, 2018
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Dr. Ben Carson announced on his Facebook page that advocacy groups were targeting him and his department for allegedly using federal funds to promote religion. However, one of the organizations behind the lawsuit is refuting that charge.
In his Facebook posting, Dr. Carson wrote: “The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) are apparently filing a lawsuit against HUD and me, alleging that they are being treated unfairly because they are required to pay a standard fee when requesting information through the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) regarding my participation in the weekly Bible study for cabinet members.” Dr. Carson rejected the premise for the lawsuit, adding that “taxpayer funds are not used to support the ministry, and secondly, no staff are involved in the Bible study.”
Dr. Carson also stated, “I will not stop being a Christian while in service to this country, in fact, it is my faith that helps me serve the nation even better. The relentless attacks on the spirituality of our nation must be resisted.”
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