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The ‘Cap-and-Tax’ Fiasco
Basic economic principles teach that achieving sound economic policy requires careful consideration of two expected outcomes: costs and benefits. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 1, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
“Hate” crimes bill a threat to liberty
The U.S. House of Representatives easily approved “hate” crimes protections for homosexuals and transgendered individuals April 29. The Senate is expected to take up the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act prior to leaving for their August recess. more »
By Richard Land - Jun 29, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
ERLC Celebrates Signing of Bill to Regulate Tobacco
After years of support by a diverse group of religious bodies and public health organizations, a bill authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products became the law of the land June 22. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Jun 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
Obama signs tobacco regulation bill
President Obama signed into law June 22 legislation giving authority to the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products for the first time. more »
Topic: Family, Addictions, Children, Citizenship, Legislation, National
LIFE DIGEST: ‘Fix is in’ on new Obama bioethics panel, expert says
The President’s Council on Bioethics established under the Bush administration has been disbanded, and President Obama will name a new commission to take its place. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 23, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, National, Science, Bioethics
Against odds, Davis combats abortion
He disagrees with a 36-year-old decision of the Supreme Court. He is far out of step with his own party. Yet, Lincoln Davis still believes he has a way of eliminating most abortions. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 19, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Lincoln Davis wants life, not politics, to speak for itself
Lincoln Davis responds robustly when people equate faith with political party affiliation.
“[W]hen I meet people who tell me, ‘You can’t be a Christian if you’re a Democrat,’ I’ve got to start reading and quoting Scripture and explain to them, ‘You need to seek forgiveness. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 19, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Social Issues
Government’s Expanded Abortion Agenda Overseas
Last week, the House of Representatives took up a bill authorizing how the United States intends to fund and conduct business with other nations. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 16, 2009 - (1)
‘If My People’ campaign seeks to address social issues and change communities for God’s glory
What if the people of God lived lives of intentional service in communities across the nation? What if believers stepped outside of their comfort zones and into the midst of those in need? more »
By Jill Waggoner - Jun 16, 2009 - (1)
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LIFE DIGEST: Pro-life Democrat stands up to Obama
A Democratic congressman has acted to prevent President Obama from rescinding a pro-life provision in the federal budget.
Rep. Alan Mollohan of West Virginia retained language in a spending bill that prevents grant recipients of the Legal Services Corp. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 16, 2009