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Judiciary panel sends Roberts’ nomination to Senate floor
Three Democrats joined the 10 Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to approve the nomination of John Roberts as chief justice of the United States in a 13-5 vote Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 30, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
SBC’s Land comments on Roberts’ confirmation
Upon the confirmation of Judge John Roberts as the 17th chief justice of the United States, Dr. Richard Land, president of Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the nominee and the hearing process. more »
Sep 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
Bush proclaims day of prayer for hurricane victims
President Bush has issued a proclamation calling for Americans to pray Sept. 16 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The President announced the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National
Rehnquist ‘pillar’ on high court, Land says
Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3, stood firm for “truth and justice and the U.S. Constitution” in his 33 years on the Supreme Court, ERLC President Richard Land. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
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