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Bush selects Roberts as next chief justice
President Bush has named John Roberts to replace Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3 after a lengthy illness.
The President announced his selection of Roberts two days after Rehnquist’s death. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
SBC’s Richard Land comments on Rehnquist’s service, Roberts’ nomination
“Chief Justice Rehnquist was a model citizen, patriot and Supreme Court justice. Starting with service in the Army Air Corps in World War II and continuing throughout more than three decades as an associate and chief justice of the Supreme Court, he served his country with dedication and honor. more »
Sep 6, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
Senate vote lacking on increased indecency fines
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Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act (S. 193/H.R. 310)—The House voted 389-38 for this legislation, which would dramatically increase fines for indecency on radio and television broadcasts. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005
Topic: Family, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Bills related to ‘life’ issues await Senate action
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (S. 471/H.R. 810)—The Senate is expected to vote after it reconvenes on this bill that would provide federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Congress to return Sept. 6 after long recess
Numerous bills on which the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has taken positions await action when Congress reconvenes Sept. 6 after a five-week recess. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
Bush makes Bolton recess appointment to U.N.
President Bush declined to wait any longer on the Senate and appointed John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations Aug. 1.
Bush’s decision to make the former under-secretary at the State Department a recess appointment shortly after the start of a congressional break means Senate confirmation will not be required. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, National
Hearings on Roberts to begin Sept. 6
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will open hearings Sept. 6 on the nomination of John Roberts to the Supreme Court.
Roberts and the 18 members of the panel are scheduled to make opening statements on the first day of the hearings. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 15, 2005
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Roberts awaits hearings for Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate will begin hearings on John Roberts, President Bush’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Sept. 6.
Bush nominated Roberts July 19 as the replacement for Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who retired July 1 after 24 years of service. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
Richard Land appointed to USCIRF by Senator Frist
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist appointed Dr. Richard Land of Nashville, Tennessee, to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent and bipartisan federal agency. more »
Jul 26, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
SBC’s Land Comments on Roberts’ Nomination
Dr. Richard Land commented Tuesday on President Bush’s nomination of Judge John Roberts Jr., to the Supreme Court after the president’s official announcement. more »
Jul 20, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National