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on the Family Action

Focus on the Family Action is the lobbying arm of Focus on the Family, an organization founded by evangelical Christian Dr. James Dobson.

Recent statements involving Focus on the Family Action

Obama "supports hate-crimes expansion ... potentially putting churches at risk if they preach the truth about homosexuality."

"As a state senator, he (Obama) even refused to support a measure to stop sex businesses from opening near schools or places of worship!"

"Among his (Obama's) pet projects is a bill ... which would commit the U.S. to spending 0.7 percent of gross national product on foreign aid."

Obama supports "teaching schoolchildren — in 2nd grade, no less — about homosexual relationships."

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