Politics

House Votes for Funding Embryo Research — Bush set to Veto

by Hilary White January 12, 2007

The US House of Representatives voted today 253 to 174 to pass legislation lifting President Bush's prohibition on federal funding for stem cell research using human embryos.
The White House responded that the President is prepared to veto the bill,…

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MA Approves Marriage Ballot Measure

by Meg Jalsevac January 6, 2007

Massachusetts' lawmakers approved a ballot measure this week on a proposed constitutional amendment banning "gay marriage." On the last day of the current legislative session, the vote, held in a joint session of the House and the Senate, passed with…

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Presidential Hopefuls for 2008

by Chad Groening January 3, 2007

FAIR Activist Betting Clinton Will Keep Congressional Democrats in Check
An immigration reform activist believes Hillary Clinton's political aspirations could mean she will use her influence to keep the Democrat-controlled Congress from doing anything drastic with regard to U.S. immigration…

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Bridge Project Combats Human Trafficking in Mexico

by Ed Thomas and Jenni Parker January 2, 2007

Concerned Women for America (CWA) says its Bridge Project has reached 7,000 people across Mexico in an effort that sponsored 17 training sessions to train Mexican nationals for leadership in the fight against sex trafficking. Also thanks to the project,…

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Sen. Brownback MLK Day Statement

by January 1, 2007

Senator Sam Brownback released the following statement in remembrance of Martin Luther King Day:
On Monday, January 15, we will pause to remember one of our nation's greatest leaders and a man who changed the course of history and America's…

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How John Paul II, Reagan and Thatcher Changed the World

by LifeSite News December 31, 2006

VATICAN CITY — A prominent journalist has argued recently that international political, economic and social breakdown were largely averted during the 1980's due to the personal and political alignments between Pope John Paul II, President Ronald Reagan, and Prime Minister…

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Leading GOP Presidential Contenders for 2008

by Jim Brown December 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC – A conservative activist and political commentator predicts three 2008 Republican presidential candidates will set themselves apart from the rest of the pack over the next year.
The three candidates Paul Weyrich of the Free Congress Foundation is…

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An Opportunity Missed

by Timothy Wheeler December 21, 2006

I don't know how many times I've been told over the years, by both friends and family, that abortion is "not the only issue." I've been accused of being unreasonable, narrow-minded, and unaware of the other important issues of our…

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Court Will Hear Case of Valedictorian Silenced over Christian Faith

by Timothy Wheeler December 20, 2006

A federal court will hear the case of a high school student who was silenced by school officials during her valedictorian speech for referring to her Christian faith, Cybercast News Service reported.
Brittany McComb filed suit against officials at Foothill…

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Ireland High Court Rules against Gay “Marriage” Citing Harm to Children

by Timothy Wheeler December 19, 2006

The Ireland High Court yesterday rejected a lesbian couple's demand to have their Canadian "marriage" recognized in Ireland, in a landmark ruling closely watched by both sides of the international marriage debate.
Justice Elizabeth Dunne decided against the claim of…

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