Faith-based reform gets mixed reviews

President Obama has signed an executive order that reforms the White
House's faith-based office in a bid to improve transparency and clarify
rules for religious groups that receive federal grants.

The
nine-page order reflects numerous recommendations made more than six
months ago by a blue-ribbon advisory council charged with streamlining
the office created under former President George W. Bush.

"The
recommendations that they've put forth make really concrete and tangible
improvements to the government's relationship with faith-based
organizations," said Joshua DuBois, director of the White House Office
of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.