Two senators had concerns about who was invited and how money was being raised for one of the most high-profile events that brings religion and politics together in Washington.
WASHINGTON – The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive.
Coons, D-Del., said that in the past, he and Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, the committee's vice chairman, had questions about who was invited and how money was being raised.House Speaker McCarthy to meet President Biden on Wednesday to discuss debt ceiling, spending cuts Pryor said he hoped the smaller event will regain the intimacy that is similar to the weekly nondenominational prayer gatherings on Capitol Hill. Groups of senators and representatives have long held unofficial meetings for fellowship and to temporarily set aside political differences.The prayer breakfast addressed by the president has been the highlight of a multiday event for 70 years. Dwight D.
President Joe Biden, who has spoken at the breakfast the past two years, is set to do so again. In 2021, he made remarks from the White House during a virtual breakfast the month after the building was attacked by supporters of former President Donald Trump intent on trying to stop the certification of the 2020 election.
In recent years, questions about the International Foundation, its funding and attendees had led some to reconsider the involvement of Congress.
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Congress takes over organizing National Prayer Breakfast after concerns about eventIn recent years, questions about the International Foundation, its funding and attendees had led some to reconsider the involvement of Congress.
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Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it overWASHINGTON (AP) — The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive.
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Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it overThe National Prayer Breakfast is one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington.
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Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it overThe National Prayer Breakfast is one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington.
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Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it overWASHINGTON (AP) — The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive.
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