Obama breaks from Bush on prayer day (general)

by AC , Friday, May 08, 2009, 02:04 @ AC

Obama breaks from Bush on prayer day
Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor May 7, 2009 02:10 PM
President Obama's latest break from his predecessor is drawing some ire among some Christian groups.

While former President Bush held formal events in the White House each year to mark the National Day of Prayer, Obama is opting today for a private observance and issuing an official proclamation.

UPDATE: In the proclamation, Obama takes a decidedly ecumenical tack. He does not mention the nation's Judeo-Christian heritage.

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