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Jan 2013 RFTCGet a closer look at the 113th Congress in this edition of Report from the Capital (pdf). The cover story takes a look at the religious diversity of the new group of lawmakers, and BJC Executive Director Brent Walker discusses how America handled the "no religious test" clause in the 2012 elections. Plus, get an update on the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and learn about upcoming speakers at Baptist Joint Committee events in 2013.

Click here to download a pdf of the January 2013 Report from the Capital, or click here to read each story individually on our mobile site.

 
 
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