'I recognize that government has no business endorsing a religious creed, or directly funding religious worship or religious teaching,' the president said. . ... The president's executive orders are close to the provisions of the House measure. . ..…

WASHINGTON -- In victory for churches and other religious groups that do business with the government, President Bush signed Thursday allowing money to flow to organizations that discriminate in their hiring on the basis of religion.. ... The president, wanted to ensure that any..…