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Rep. Peter King Pledges to Improve Communications Among First Responders
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) pledged to heed the 9/11 Commission's report and improve communications among the nation’s first responders as the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center nears.
Obama Admin. Pursues Civil Cases Against Pro-life Street Counselors
The Department of Justice's civil rights division has filed more civil cases against pro-life sidewalk counselors during Barack Obama's administration than the previous administration.
Thousands Sign Petition to Include Prayer in New York 9/11 Service
Over 55,000 conservatives, upset with the decision to exclude clergy and prayer at the New York City 9/11 commemoration, sign petition urging Mayor Bloomberg
Obama May Propose School Construction in Jobs Plan
President Barack Obama's forthcoming jobs plan may offer school construction money in order to woo the AFL-CIO union back to his side.
Hispanic Leader: Migrant Worker Agreement is Political Ploy
A Hispanic leader says the Labor Department's agreement with Latin American governments to protect migrant workers "no matter how you got here or how long you plan to stay" is a political production that lacks real substance.
Huntsman's Jobs Plan Highlights Tax Reform
Moving ahead of his Republican rivals and President Obama, GOP presidential contender Jon Huntsman Jr. announced his version of a jobs plan Wednesday that promises to simplify the tax code.
Obama Proposes More Regulations as GOP Promises Cuts
President Barack Obama continues to defend federal regulations while preparing to launch a jobs plan as House Republicans are proposing several tax-cutting measures that include listing several regulations costing more than $1 billion. The GOP is also preparing their own jobs agenda focused on reducing the regulatory burden on American businesses.
Black Caucus Blast Tea Party as Racist, Offensive to Minorities
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, frustrated with high unemployment in the black community, accused the Tea Party of harboring racist intentions in its efforts to recommend cost-cutting measures in the federal budget.
Federal Judge Blocks Ala. Immigration Law; Religious Leaders Continue to Pray
A federal judge temporarily blocked Alabama's most recent and controversial immigration law days before its Sept. 1 implementation to allow more time to consider the many lawsuits that seek to block the legislation.
Chaplain Explains Why Some Turned to Atheism in the Aftermath of 9/11
Pastors and theologians agree that an individual’s core spiritual beliefs play a significant role in determining whether they will choose to believe in God or turn away from religion altogether in the aftermath of a tragedy such as 9/11.