Lawrence D. Jones

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  Nov 15, 2007

  Republican Senators Urge Suspension of Federal Abortion Funding

  Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kans.), joined by 12 other Republican senators, is calling upon Democratic leaders in Congress to halt federal funding of abortion while cases of “negligent medical practice” are investigated.

• Nov 14, 2007

  Lawyers Clash Over Memorial Crosses

  One day after the nation paid tribute to fallen members of the military, an atheist group argued before a federal judge that the placement of memorial crosses on Utah highways to honor fallen Highway Patrol troopers is unconstitutional.

• Nov 14, 2007

  'Naughty or Nice' List Advises Christians Where to Shop for Christmas

  This Christmas season, whether a store greets you with “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas” makes all the difference where you should do your shopping, says a Christian legal group.

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  Nov 13, 2007

  Survey: Majority of Americans Still Want to Keep Abortions Legal

  Most people in the United States still believe abortion should be allowed, a recent poll found.

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  Nov 12, 2007

  Veteran's Day Observances Honor Fallen but Forget Some

  Cities nationwide remembered veterans of the U.S. armed forces whose sacrifices continue to live on in the freedom enjoyed by many Americans today.

• Nov 11, 2007

  Judge OKs Kentucky Commandments Display

  U.S. District Judge Joseph Hood barred the Kansas state government from displaying a large Ten Commandments tablet outside the Capitol in 2000 and 2006 but ruled this past week that a framed Ten Commandments display could go up as part of a larger historic exhibit.

• Nov 10, 2007

  Judge Allows Pharmacists to Refuse 'Morning-After' Pill

  A federal judge has blocked a new Washington state requirement from forcing pharmacists to dispense “morning-after” birth control pills even if it is contrary to their moral or religious beliefs.

• Nov 8, 2007

  House Passes Gay Employment Bill

  The House approved on Wednesday a bill that requires all employers, including Christian organizations, to not make hiring or firing decisions based on “sexual orientation.”

• Nov 7, 2007

  Conference Helps Faith-Based Groups Apply for Gov't Grants

  Faith-based groups and nonprofits received advice on how to access millions of dollars in federal grant money during a two-day conference sponsored by the White House Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

• Nov 7, 2007

  House Expected to Vote on ENDA; Debate Transgender Issue

  The U.S House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on H.R. 3685, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), after postponing a vote on the bill several times.