Report: Same-sex partners to get fed benefits

Can't see this email? View the online version. Today's Poll: 'Hate crimes' amendment Same-sex partners to get fed benefits President Barack Obama, whose homosexual supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, a White House official said. Related commentary: A matter of pride?" Grassroots need to defuse 'hate crimes' ploy A leading conservative lawmaker says the only way "hate crimes" legislation can be stopped in the U.S. Senate is if senators believe that when they return home there will be some "pain" associated with a vote in favor of the controversial measure. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL" Netanyahu's ground rules reveal new tact A best-selling author and former political consultant to Benjamin Netanyahu says the Israeli leader's recent foreign policy speech clearly illustrates that Netanyahu doesn't want to continue the same foreign policy mistakes of the past." Perspective: Equality...or pay-back? Sonia Sotomayor's abusive behavior in court is consistent with someone in pay-back mode -- not the kind of judge you want to give a lifetime appointment." Parenting: Don't ever quit -- even if your teen hates you Don't forsake your relationship with your teens or your love for them, no matter how they act. God's promises aren't empty." White House wants more powerful Federal Reserve WASHINGTON The Obama administration has unveiled a sweeping regulatory overhaul of the country's financial system. The plan would give new powers to the Federal Reserve to oversee Hydrogen gas leak delays shuttle launch again Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. For the second time in less than a week, a potentially dangerous hydrogen gas leak early Wednesday forced NASA to delay shuttle Endeavour's launch NKorea warns US of 'thousand-fold' military action SEOUL, South Korea North Korea warned Wednesday of a "thousand fold" military retaliation against the U.S. and its allies if provoked, the latest threat in Cruise ship pas... Stallworth plea Zicam warning BLOG: Top 10 wasteful stimulus projects Elijah Friedeman| Senator Tom Coburn has issued a report entitled 100 Stimulus Projects: A Second Opinion. The report highlights 100 of the most wasteful projects funded by the stimulus. Here are the top ten wasteful projects according to the report. " BLOG: Obama's FCC nominee doesn't support the Fairness Doctrine Elijah Friedeman| Julius Genachowski, Obama's pick to head the FCC, said today that he "does not support the reinstatement of the Fariness doctrine." With video goodness. " BLOG: Obama to extend benefits to same-sex partners of fed employees Elijah Friedeman| According to the AP Obama is preparing to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees." The Contradictions of our President While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president Bible Busâ€"June Update During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/ Jamie Mitchell’s Prayer at the Pennsylvania House Last Wednesday Jamie Mitchell, pastor of NewSong Fellowship Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-15-jamie-mitchells-prayer-at-the-pennsylvania-house/ Iowa Conference - NICHE Part 3 While at the NICHE conference in Iowa, Dr. Voddie Baucham delivered the keynote speech for the Friday night session. The title was Homeschooling How and Why. The goal of the message was to give information to parents and grandparents who Enjoying the Teenage Years   Until just a few months ago, we could say, “We have four teenagers †That line was always good for murmurs of sympathy or expressions of amazement. But the condolences were unnecessary. We are loving the teenage years As Growing Godly Girls It’s supposed to hit the high 90’s today, with over 90% humidity, here in Mississippi where I live. Sounds like a day to head for the pool or stay inside where it’s cool. Only a mother’s love would propel me OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007