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Tenn. Democrat Takes Offense to Sales of Obama 'Disappoint-MINTS'
A Tennessee Democrat's criticism over the sales of satirical Barack Obama "Disappoint-MINTS"-themed candy in a state university bookstore is leaving the product’s liberal distributor wondering what the real problem is.
Obama visits Navy Yard to Announce Jobs Program for Veterans
President Obama announced Friday while visiting the Navy Yard in Washington that he was extending tax credits for businesses employing retired service men and women, the silver lining to news of a 9.1 percent unemployment rate and as part of his kick off to a nationwide economic tour.
Mexico, 15 Others Challenge Ala. Immigration Law
Mexico and 15 other countries are filing briefs against Alabama's controversial immigration law in the hopes of ensuring fair treatment for their foreign nationals. Hispanic and Church leaders agree that immigration reform must be fair in order to allow Latinos to contribute the country.
Conservative Group Disinvites Homosexual GOP Group
CitizenLink, a Focus on the Family affiliate, applauded the American Conservative Union's board of directors for breaking ties with the controversial gay political group, GOProud. CitizenLink says it is more comfortable attending CPAC 2012 now that GOProud will no longer be a formal cosponsor of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
Frustrated Hispanics Want Immigration Reform, Marco Rubio in 2012
Politicians trying to woo Hispanic voters in 2012 with economic promises must first own up to failed federal and state immigration policies that have frustrated many, Hispanic leaders say. They say they have had it with the Democratic leadership and many Republicans too, unless they receive a solid message – or even Marco Rubio – as a sign of solidarity.
Jesus Loves Nukes? Air Force Probes Chaplains' Nuclear Ethics Course
The Air Force recently suspended a military ethics course taught by chaplains because the training referenced the Bible and featured religious imagery. David Smith, a spokesperson for the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, said training materials are being "given thorough scrutiny."
Debt Ceiling Battle Won, but Deficit War Undetermined
President Barack Obama avoided a debt ceiling crisis with Tuesday’s signing of the compromise bill. But economics fellow J.D. Foster warns that Congress must now convince credit rating companies that the nation is serious about eliminating the deficit if it wishes to protect America's credit.
ADF Defends Man Arrested for Distributing Tracts at Post Office
Alliance Defense Fund attorneys have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on behalf of an Oakland, Tenn., man for unconstitutionally prohibiting him from distributing Christian literature in front of the Oakland post office.
Catholic Charities Set to Face ACLU in Gay Adoption Lawsuit
Catholic Charities will take on the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois in its lawsuit to reinstate state contracts dropped after the adoption services expressed a religious objection to Illinois' civil unions law.
Tea Party Groups Reject Compromise, Warn Republicans Against 'Yes' Vote
While Democrats and Republicans prepare to vote in favor of Sunday night’s debt deal, Tea Party members remain staunchly opposed to the compromise.