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Iowa lawmaker criticizes Islamic prayer

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

An Iowa lawmaker says it's not appropriate for an Islamic religious leader to give a prayer on the floor of the State House which calls for "victory over disbelievers."

Chafee ripped for considering throwing his support behind Obama

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

A former U.S. senator who was backed by John McCain, First Lady Laura Bush, and the Republican Senatorial Committee in 2006 now says he's considering voting for Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama.

United States Mourns California Congressman Tom Lantos

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14
Representative Tom Lantos, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a champion of human rights, died February 11. The California congressman’s commitment to human rights was forged when, as a young man in Hungary, he lost nearly his entire family to the Nazis. He is the only Holocaust survivor ever to serve in the U.S. Congress.
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Obama wins Maine making it a weekend sweep

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Barack Obama won the Democrat Maine caucuses on Sunday, making it a clean sweep for him this weekend over his opponent, Hillary Clinton.

United States Committed To Helping Iraqi Refugees

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14
The United States, shouldering its "special responsibility" toward Iraqi refugees, is preparing to deliver millions of dollars in aid to refugees marooned in neighboring countries and resettle 12,000 refugees by September 30, according to the State Department's coordinator for Iraqi refugees, James Foley.
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Millennium Challenge Corporation Reinforces Support for Africa

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14
The Millennium Challenge Corporation has selected Malawi and Mauritania as the latest African countries eligible to receive funding from its innovative program to reduce poverty through economic growth, the Millennium Challenge Account. Currently, nine African countries have received five-year grants, or compacts, under the program.
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No Presidential Nominees After 24 States Vote on Super Tuesday

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14
Despite early predictions that the parties’ presidential nominees would be clear after February 5, no candidate has enough delegates to ensure majorities at the national conventions. While Arizona Senator John McCain takes a strong lead in the Republican race, Super Tuesday leaves the Democratic contest between New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama extremely close.
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Huckabee camp denies deal over West Virginia caucuses

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

The Mike Huckabee campaign says it didn't make any deals with the McCain camp in efforts to secure the West Virginia win.

Congressional bill would allow FCC to fine 'fleeting occurrences'

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Pro-family groups are asking Congress to expand the Federal Communications Commission's authority to control indecency on broadcast television.

U.S. may become more dependent on Canadian Oil

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Author and investigative journalist Dr. Jerome Corsi says he's concerned that instead of moving to tap into U.S. oil sources, an agreement has been made to make the country more dependent on Canadian oil.

Christian TV host releases book on how to find God

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

In response to a slate of best-selling books that blast Christianity, well-known evangelist Ray Comfort has released a book of his own that instructs readers on how to use science to prove the existence of God.

'Hillary the Movie' butts heads with McCain-Feingold

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Conservative filmmaker David Bossie says the American public has a right to see his new documentary on Hillary Clinton, despite restrictions placed on his ability to advertise the film.

Christian attorney defends marriage in Iowa

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Liberty Counsel is trying to help protect traditional marriage in the Hawkeye State.

Conservative notes McCain's failure to garner majority in any primary

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Conservative radio talk-show host Hugh Hewitt, who has endorsed Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination, is skeptical that frontrunner John McCain can unite the Republican Party.

Conservative pundit wants Hillary to win Super Tuesday

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Conservative political pundit David Horowitz hopes Hillary Clinton, not Barack Obama, wins big in today's Democratic primaries.

Copeland within the law on Huckabee matter, says attorney

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

Constitutional law expert Kelly Shackelford says televangelist Ken Copeland did nothing wrong when he gathered financial pledges for presidential candidate Mike Huckabee recently.

Mass. activist questions radio conservatives' backing of Romney

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14

A Massachusetts pro-family activist who published a 28-page report detailing Mitt Romney's "liberal" record as governor of the state is blasting popular conservative talk-radio hosts who have endorsed the Republican presidential candidate.

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Bush Trip Will Showcase Strong Pro-Africa Legacy

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:14
President Bush’s upcoming trip to five African nations is going to be "very historic and significant" because it will "solidify one of the strongest components" of his legacy: Africa, says former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Rosa Whitaker. Bush will visit Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia February 15-21.
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