Points of Light's Luster Dim as Waste Is Revealed

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The lone vestige of former President George Bush's Thousand Points of Light has the look of a wasteful, Washington-dependent operation.

So far, the Points of Light Foundation has received $26.6 million in federal funds - more than half its budget - while incurring a wide range of costs that amount to questionable spending, experts in the volunteer services industry say.

An examination of financial records by the Los Angeles Times shows that $22.3 million has been spent on promotions, consultants, salaries, travel and conferences. The expenses include $5.5 million to produce a television ad campaign and $1.4 million to host a celebration of community …