Elizabeth Dole, Republican

Views on charity issues: Wants the federal government

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to support non-profit organizations, including religious groups. Notes her endorsement, as head of the American Red Cross, of legislation to allow people who do not itemize deductions on their federal income-tax returns to claim partial charitable deductions, and to give an incentive to donors who want to give money to charity directly from their individual retirement accounts. Does not favor increasing the 5-per-cent minimum payout rate for private foundations as fund assets soar with the stock market.

In her own words: “Just as the President must lead in matters of state, she should also lead in civic involvement. I will certainly use the White House as a bully pulpit to encourage people of all ages to give their time and resources to help others.”

Charity affiliations: Served as president of the American Red Cross. Was a board member of Duke University. Volunteers at Sarah’s Circle, a District of Columbia center for low-income elderly people.

Spouse’s non-profit interests: Former Sen. Bob Dole, the 1996 Republican Presidential nominee, created the Dole Foundation for Employment of People with Disabilities, and served as its board chairman. The charity closed in 1998.

Campaign Web site: http://www.edole2000.org