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FRC Head Accuses SPLC of Creating 'Reckless Environment' That Led to Shooting
Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council, held a press conference Thursday afternoon, stating in no uncertain terms that while the suspected shooter was responsible for wounding the group's unarmed building operations manager, organizations such as the Southern Poverty Law Center (that label FRC as a "hate" group) created the environment that ultimately led to Wednesday's shooting at the FRC offices in Washington, D.C.
FRC Security Guard Hailed as 'Hero' in Stopping Shooter
Just hours into his work day at the Family Research Council's office building on Wednesday morning, security guard Leo Johnson was being hailed by law enforcement officers as a "hero" after subduing a shooter whose objective was to gain entry into the group's downtown D.C. offices.
Shooter Opens Fire at Family Research Council Offices Over Group's Policies; Wounds Guard
A man who entered the Family Research Council Offices in Washington, D.C., shot and wounded a security guard late Wednesday morning. The shooter is in custody and the guard is reported to be conscious and breathing.
Voter ID Law Upheld in Pennsylvania; Democrats Concerned
A Commonwealth court judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a state law requiring voters to produce a photo ID is legal and can be in effect for November's presidential election. President Obama and his attorney general, Eric Holder, opposed the controversial law and have stated they are committed to fighting the law in multiple states.
Biden Warns That Romney Will 'Put You Back in Chains'
Speaking to an audience in Virginia on Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden told a crowd of about 1,000 – half of whom appeared to be African American – that Republican Mitt Romney would unleash Wall Street and put people "in chains." The comment drew an immediate response from the Romney campaign, saying the comment was a "new low."
With Ryan Choice, GOP Convention May Become More Focused With Rubio, Christie
This may be the biggest week in Paul Ryan's political life so far, but other Republican torchbearers are also securing prominent roles at the party's convention later this month in Tampa. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will introduce Mitt Romney before he accepts the party's nomination on the final evening while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will give the keynote speech to the party's faithful the evening prior.
What Evangelicals, Social Conservatives Are Saying About Paul Ryan
Several leading evangelicals including Dr. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission have described Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate as a "bold move."
The 'Budget Wonk' Next Door: Meet Paul Ryan
Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his GOP running mate on Saturday gave voters a brief glimpse to the 42-year-old, seven-term public servant. Ryan's focus on the nation's fiscal issues have earned him the reputation as a "budget wonk," as someone who spends an inordinate amount of time crunching numbers in an effort to reduce the nation's deficit. Here are a few more things you might not know about him.
Romney Picks Budget Hawk Rep. Paul Ryan as Running Mate
Mitt Romney, who in two weeks will accept the Republican nomination for president, has chosen Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate. Ryan, 42, is known for his work on the federal budget and will bring the debate on deficit spending and entitlements to the forefront of the presidential election.
Obama Campaign Admits to Using Steel Worker Who Claims Romney Is Responsible for Wife's Death
Under pressure from the media, the Obama campaign this week admitted using in campaign ads a controversial Missouri steel worker who claims Mitt Romney is responsible for his wife's death, after first denying any knowledge of the worker's story.