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  Dec 5, 2012

  Former President Bush Pushes Immigration Reform, Cites Economic Growth

  Former President George W. Bush who has spent the past four years out of the political limelight, addressed immigration reform in a speech in Dallas on Tuesday, saying it would help boost the economy.

• Dec 4, 2012

  Majority of Democrats Have 'Favorable' View of Socialism

  A majority of Democrats indicated they have a positive view of "socialism," a recent Gallup poll found. But a Socialist Party spokesperson maintains that both the Democratic and Republican parties are ineffective.

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  Dec 4, 2012

  Religious Poll Finds Majority of Americans Support Mandatory Contraception Coverage

  A recent survey taken by LifeWay Research shows a majority of adults in the U.S. believe businesses and organizations should be mandated to provide contraception and birth control for their employees. Interestingly, the respondents feel even organizations and businesses with strong religious objections should not be exempted.

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  Dec 3, 2012

  Elimination of Mortgage, Charitable Deductions May Harm Middle Class

  A suggestion by some Democrats that eliminating tax deductions for mortgage interest and charitable contributions could be part of a fiscal cliff deal is raising the specter of significant harm for the middle class, according to some experts. And they are saying the church is at risk as well.

• Dec 3, 2012

  Immigration Reform Needed but Starting Point a Challenge

  After the GOP's stunning loss in November's presidential election, many in the Republican ranks see immigration reform as the only way to attract an expanding Latino population. Yet the first hurdle to jump is finding the right platform from which to launch the process and therein may be the biggest challenge facing Congress next year.

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  Nov 30, 2012

  Newark Mayor Accepts 'Food Stamp' Challenge for One Week

  Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker has accepted a challenge from a Twitter follower to live off food stamps for seven days. He will begin the challenge on Monday, Dec. 3, and continue until the following Sunday.

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  Nov 29, 2012

  Judge Gives Green Light to Atheist Lawsuit Over Montana Jesus Statue

  A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that a lawsuit filed by an atheist group asking for the removal of a World War II era statue of Jesus near a Montana ski resort can proceed.

• Nov 29, 2012

  Congresswoman Files Resolution to Denounce 'Gay Therapy'

  Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) filed a resolution in the House earlier his week calling on Congress to denounce what is known as "reparative therapy," or the practice of helping homosexuals lose their desire for same-sex attractions.

• Nov 28, 2012

  Obama Nominates Lesbian Hispanic Judge to Federal Bench

  On Tuesday President Obama nominated three individuals for open positions on the U.S. District Court, one of whom if confirmed would be the first openly gay Hispanic judge to preside in a federal courtroom.

• Nov 28, 2012

  Latino Evangelical Praises Immigration Bill Proposed by GOP Senators

  Leading Hispanic evangelical the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez has offered his support to an immigration bill put forth in Washington on Tuesday. Republican Sens. John Kyl (Ariz.) and Kay Bailey Hutchinson (Texas) have filed legislation to address immigration reform and appeal to an ever-increasing Latino population that has steered clear of GOP candidates in recent elections.