By Douglas Holtz-Eakin
The young drop coverage to avoid higher premiums
The recent economic woes appear to have chilled spending by many national religious activist groups, but others — including a group that is fighting to preserve traditional marriage — spent even higher amounts despite the lean times, says a report released Monday.
There has been "churn" and "turnover" in issues over the decades — the "temperance" and "sanctuary" movements are no longer front-page news, while new groups on behalf of post-Hurricane Katrina relief, human trafficking and gay marriage have gained visibility, he said.
