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Bush proclaims day of prayer for hurricane victims
President Bush has issued a proclamation calling for Americans to pray Sept. 16 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The President announced the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National
Rehnquist ‘pillar’ on high court, Land says
Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3, stood firm for “truth and justice and the U.S. Constitution” in his 33 years on the Supreme Court, ERLC President Richard Land. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
Bush selects Roberts as next chief justice
President Bush has named John Roberts to replace Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3 after a lengthy illness.
The President announced his selection of Roberts two days after Rehnquist’s death. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
SBC’s Richard Land comments on Rehnquist’s service, Roberts’ nomination
“Chief Justice Rehnquist was a model citizen, patriot and Supreme Court justice. Starting with service in the Army Air Corps in World War II and continuing throughout more than three decades as an associate and chief justice of the Supreme Court, he served his country with dedication and honor. more »
Sep 6, 2005 - topic(s): Citizenship, National
No votes yet on parental rights bill
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Parents Right to Know Act (S. 1279/H.R. 3011)—The legislation, which has not been voted on by Congress, bars the funding of family planning programs that distribute contraceptives to underage children without parental consent.
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Underage drinking proposal awaits action
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Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act (S. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
Trafficking bill awaits votes in both houses
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End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act (S. 937/H.R. 2012)—Congress has yet to act on this bill, which is designed to combat domestic sex trafficking by targeting the demand side of the illicit trade. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Social Issues
No action yet on marriage amendment
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Marriage Protection Amendment (S.J. Res 1/H.J. Res 39)—This constitutional amendment, which has been endorsed by President Bush but has yet to receive a vote this year, would define marriage as the “union of a man and a woman.” The text also says, “Neither this Constitution, nor the constitution of any State, shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon any union other than the union of a man and a woman.” Last year, neither house achieved the two-thirds majority needed for an amendment. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Citizenship, Legislation
Democracy promotion awaits Senate vote
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ADVANCE Democracy Act (S. 516/H.R. 1133)—The Advance Democratic Values, Address Non-democratic Countries and Enhance (ADVANCE) Democracy Act would confirm that the promotion of freedom and human rights is an essential ingredient of America’s foreign policy. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Senate vote lacking on increased indecency fines
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Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act (S. 193/H.R. 310)—The House voted 389-38 for this legislation, which would dramatically increase fines for indecency on radio and television broadcasts. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Legislation, National