Children - action

SCHIP Sails Through Congress, Faces Bush Veto

Congress took a large step last week in the direction of government-run health care by voting to expand by $35 billion over five years a program that provides health insurance coverage to children in underprivileged families. more »

By Doug Carlson - Oct 2, 2007 - (6)

Topic: Family, Children, Living, Health, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National

Fight for Television Decency Lives On

The battle over decency on television continues. Last week, a Senate committee rejected attempts to restore the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ability to effectively regulate indecency, but another committee will take up a similar measure tomorrow. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 18, 2007

Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Citizenship, Legislation, National

Restore FCC’s Authority On Television Indecency

If you have watched any broadcast television programming recently, you have probably noticed that the level of filth and indecency is growing steadily worse. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 10, 2007 - (2)

Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Citizenship, Legislation, National

Senate to Push Embryonic Stem Cell Research

The U.S. Senate will begin debate Tuesday on its version of a House-passed bill to expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, with a vote expected Wednesday. more »

By Richard Land - Apr 9, 2007 - (26)

Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption, Life, Cloning, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics

In the Public Square

Faith-Based Groups Vulnerable in Head Start

Before Congress breaks for Easter recess, the House could vote on an amendment to make clear that faith-based organizations offering early childhood services to disadvantaged children cannot be discriminated against when competing for federal grants. more »

By staff - Mar 21, 2007 - (24)

Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Church and State, Hunger/Homelessness, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty

This Week in Washington

Irresolution?

The Senate spent much of last week debating non-binding resolutions on the Iraq war, one of which would rebuke President Bush for his plan to send additional troops into Iraq. more »

By staff - Feb 12, 2007 - (1)

Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, War

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