- 12/14/2011
Evangelical Voters Struggle With When and How to Forgive Newt Gingrich
While national polls show many Republicans are supporting presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, some evangelical voters continue to struggle with how to rectify the former speaker’s sorted marital past of three wives and two mistresses with the family values image of social conservatives.
- 12/13/2011
Liberals Blast HHS for Not Allowing Minors Access to Morning-After Pills
A decision by the Obama administration to bar over-the-counter morning-after pills for minors is producing increasing outcry from liberal Democrats representing pro-choice and related women’s groups. They argue that the HHS secretary has done an about face on women’s reproductive rights in a matter of months.
- 12/13/2011
Obama, GOP Using Christmas to Spar, Not Reconcile
Think again if you thought Christmas, and the coming of the Prince of Peace, would be reason to put partisan politics on hold in Washington. The exact opposite appears to be true.
- 12/12/2011
Anti-Christian Groups, Separatists Have Establishment Clause All Wrong, Say Law Experts
Anti-Christian groups are misinterpreting the Establishment Clause to advocate a strict separation between state and religious entities, constitutional law experts say.
- 12/09/2011
Rick Perry, Bachmann to Skip Trump's Iowa Debate
GOP candidates Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry both turned down invitations to the Newsmax debate, leaving celebrity moderator Donald Trump to ponder his presence in the debate.
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12/09/2011Bill to Overturn NYC Schools' Ban on Worship Enjoys Wide City Council Support
Early indications show that a New York City Council bill overturning a ban on church services in school buildings is strongly supported and will likely be enacted if called up for a floor vote.
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12/08/2011Pastors Rally to Overturn NYC Schools' Ban on Worship Services
Days after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a Bronx church’s plea for after hours school space, church leaders continue their fight to overturn New York City schools’ ban on church services in public school buildings to City Hall Thursday.
- 12/07/2011
Who's In, Who's Out in the GOP Dust-Up Over the Trump Debate
Only a few days into the GOP candidate dust-up over the Donald Trump debate, Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann have yet to weigh in on the controversy but a majority of the rest of the field is against it. Only Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are up for the event that some are calling a “joke” and “circus-like.”
- 12/07/2011
Bill Banning Gender, Race-Based Abortions Debated on the Hill
Congressman Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) attempted to lead House members in a fight against gender and race-motivated abortion, but met resistance among sex selection opponents seeking to protect abortion rights.
- 12/06/2011
Cain PAC Reconsiders Its Mission After the CEO Drops Out
Days after former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain suspended his 2012 campaign for the presidency his super PAC is considering funneling funds to other GOP candidates still in the race.
Tags 2012 Race - 12/05/2011
Obama Admin. Cozies Up to African-Americans Ahead of 2012 Election
President Barack Obama seeks to repair his relationship with the African-American community – a key voting bloc in the 2008 election whom black conservatives say has been neglected – with a 44-page report reaffirming his commitment to black families and enumerating the successes of his last three years in office.
- 12/02/2011
House Leaders Support Inside Trading Bill After '60 Minute' Report
House leaders Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner and Spencer Bachus announced their willingness to support a bill placing insider trader restriction on members of Congress after being accused of the practice on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
Tags Politics - 12/02/2011
Senate Approves Freedom of Conscience Measure for Military Chaplains
The U.S. Senate approved on Thursday an amendment allowing military chaplains to exercise their faith convictions and decline to preside over same-sex ceremonies.
- 12/01/2011
GOP Lawmakers Propose Tax Cut Paid for With Federal Salaries
Republican lawmakers proposed to pay for a payroll tax cut with their own salaries after President Barack Obama urged the Congress “don’t be a Grinch.”
- 12/01/2011
Cain to Confer With Wife Over Campaign
Herman Cain said that his family is “number 1” and announced plans Wednesday to meet with his wife to determine his future in the 2012 race. He plans to see his wife Friday and emerge next week with a decision.
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