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'Stimulus' grants going to porn producers?

Can't see this email? View the online version. 'Voter intimidation' case in Philly Catholic charities align with anti-life proposals American Life League says two prominent Catholic charities have "divorced themselves" from church teaching in supporting the Obama administration's healthcare proposal. 'Stimulus' grants going to porn producers? "Stimulus" funds awarded to the National Endowment for the Arts may be being used to produce pornographic material. [Editor's note: This story contains descriptions that some may find offensive.] Perspective: Traditionalists 'better get used to' polyamory Someone needs to tell Newsweek that families - especially children - are safer and thrive better in a traditional marriage setting. DOJ continues to balk in Philly 'voter intimidation' case A former member of the Federal Election Commission says both parties in Congress need to be demanding answers from the Justice Department regarding its dubious handling of a well-known voter intimidation case in Pennsylvania. Stimulus jobs = high school summer work An economist says because President Obama's stimulus package was rammed through Congress with the promise it would quickly turn the economy around and create positive job growth by the end of this summer, Americans are now asking the president and Democrats on Capitol Hill, "Where's the meat on the table after you promised us a banquet?" More of today's news Beer summit at ... Reward increase... Officers in tro... AP IMPACT: Bad bridges passed up for stimulus cash WASHINGTON Tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges carrying 100 million drivers a day must wait for repairs because states Levin: 'Cash for Clunkers' good through Friday WASHINGTON A lawmaker says he's been assured by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the financially strapped "cash for clunkers" program will be good at least through Friday. 2 Ga. officers accused of running check on Obama DECATUR, Ga. Authorities are investigating two Atlanta area police officers accused of using government computers to run a criminal background check on President Barack Obama. DeKalb County police spokeswoman Tenn. mayor resigns to focus on congressional race MEMPHIS, Tenn. The first elected black mayor of Memphis has officially resigned after a record 18 years in office to focus on his Italy clears use of abortion pill ROME Italy has approved the use of the abortion drug RU 486, drawing fierce protests by the Vatican. The drug, which terminates pregnancy by causing the embryo to Stimulus Money Helping to Fund Pornography? FOX News is reporting that some of the money the NEA received from the Recovery and Reinvestment Act may be funding pornography. The National Endowment for the Arts may be spending some of the money it received from the Recovery Ohio Senator Says the GOP is Being Taken Over By Southerners Ohio Senator George Voinovich is claiming that the GOP is "being taken over by southerners," according to a report on CBS News. Voinovich said "We got too many Jim DeMints (R S.C.) and Tom Coburns (R Ok.). It's the British Woman Wins Right To Die Case by Jeremy WigginsIf you want to see where the country is headed under the new socialist health care system (lets be honest with ourselves here), then one has to look again to the "tired argument" of the British Gates & Crowley To Pow-Wow With Obama Tonight byJeremy Wiggins In what one can only describe as an unabashed attempt to breathe life into his dying popularity rating, President Obama plans to meet with Officer Crowley and Professor Gates at the White House tonight to have a beer Big Surprise!Obama is Wright's Disciple by Crane Durham President Obama is proving to be the Reverend Wright’s disciple (Black Liberation Theology, socialist underpinnings) that the media failed to expose him for before the election. At the heart of his presidency, there is an US vs. Thousands Lobby Congress to Keep Abortion Out Of Health Care Bill Over 65,000 Americans have signed a petition started by the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) to try to ensure that abortion is not subsidized as a mandatory health benefit. See The Christian Post. Another group is conducting Laws, Lies and Videotape Check out the latest American Life League video report below. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ 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/ For the Love of Reading By Mary Friedeman We are a family of bibliophiles. If my husband and I have a shared vice, it is the acquisition of books. Books, books, Producers or Consumers--part two In my last post I mentioned our notebooks. In this post I would like to tell you a little more about our notebooks. When we are studying a particular subject the children make a notebook that will contain all of They Play What They Know By Sheri Cobb Prior to having children I was an administrative assistant to the family pastor at our church. I did all his secretarial things and attended a lot of meetings. I remember attending an informational meeting for the OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have struck a deal to allow them to move a sweeping health care bill after a two-week deadlock.

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The Obama administration is telling lawmakers that just a week after it took effect, its $1 billion "cash-for-clunkers" program is already running out of money and will be suspended Thursday night, according to three Senate aides familiar with the discussions.

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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Thursday, July 30, 2009 · Chicago area has Illinois' highest home foreclosure rate · Motorola beats expectations, shares rise · Moto's Jha boosts bet on Google's Android platform · Sears launches new marketing campaign using Facebook · McD's falls out of favor with Morgan Stanley analyst · Guv hints he'll soften some budget cuts · Southwest makes offer for Frontier Air · Westin O'Hare at risk of default: report · Aon's earnings top estimates · Brunswick soars 27% on better cash picture · 10 things to do this weekend · The latest job changes and appointments: People on the Move  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Urban League, Pink Ice and staying focused: Taking Names · Dear Mr. Mayor, thanks but no thanks on set-asides for gay biz: Greg Hinz · 4 biz lessons learned at McDonald's: Enterprise City · Western Amateur returns to Chicago: Inside the Leather   Final Markets Dow Jones 9,154.46 +83.74 +0.92% NASDAQ 1,984.30 +16.54 +0.84% Crain's Index 75.08 +1.160 +1.569% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/jobseeker. OTHER HEADLINES · Tax increases, spending cuts or layoffs possible to fill city's $520M budget gap Chicago Sun-Times · Cabbies push for rate increase ABC 7 · Suspicious package found during O'Hare drill CBS 2 · Boeing unveils new Navy patrol jet Bellingham (Wash.) Herald Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - July 30 Foreclosures climb with jobless rate. Office vacancies could hit 20% by 2011, says Jones Lang LaSalle. Moto betting its future on new smartphones.Read More SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Blue Dog healthcare 'fix' only scratches the surface

Can't see this email? View the online version. Priority for the Christian voter Blue Dog healthcare 'fix' only scratches surface Former congressman Ernest Istook says Blue Dog Democrats who agreed to a deal yesterday on the House healthcare bill may have achieved political cover by helping improve the legislation slightly, but they have not come close to fixing the major problems it creates. Perspective: 'Likelies' tell the real tale Polls of "likely voters" -- the folks the politicians give a rip about -- show that President Obama's numbers are tanking...big time. Info on homosexual health risks squelched An Illinois-based pro-family group is calling for a federal study of the health risks of homosexual conduct. Falwell boldly delivers House invocation in Jesus' name Rev. Jonathan Falwell has followed his father's footsteps to Washington, delivering the opening prayer Wednesday for the U.S. House of Representatives. RINO a sign of 'disarray' in New York GOP A political science professor in New York says state Republican Party leaders aren't requiring GOP candidates to adhere to the core values the party was founded on, a clear sign the party is in "disarray." More of today's news Poll shows Obam... More bodies rec... Dog missing for... Nigerian troops attack Islamist mosque, kill 100 terrorists MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Troops shelled the compound of an Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria then attacked its mosque, killing at least 100 terrorists Federal judge wants to send terrorist home WASHINGTON A judge who has grown impatient with the Obama administration's handling of a young Guantanamo Bay detainee is preparing to decide whether he'll go home to Democrats press committee action on health care WASHINGTON Congressional Democrats are determined to show progress on health care overhaul by pushing President Barack Obama's top domestic priority through two critically Congress moving to shore up depleted fed programs WASHINGTON Emergency legislation is moving through Congress to make sure vital federal aid for unemployment benefits and other programs doesn't dry up while lawmakers are out Baby girl cut from mom's womb is found; 2 arrested WORCESTER, Mass. A baby girl cut from her mother's womb was found and a woman arrested after acquaintances became suspicious of her claims that Ohio Senator Says the GOP is Being Taken Over By Southerners Ohio Senator George Voinovich is claiming that the GOP is "being taken over by southerners," according to a report on CBS News. Voinovich said "We got too many Jim DeMints (R S.C.) and Tom Coburns (R Ok.). It's the Thousands Lobby Congress to Keep Abortion Out Of Health Care Bill Over 65,000 Americans have signed a petition started by the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) to try to ensure that abortion is not subsidized as a mandatory health benefit. See The Christian Post. Another group is conducting Laws, Lies and Videotape Check out the latest American Life League video report below. A Teachable Moment Indeed by David Limbaugh The Henry Louis Gates Jr. Cambridge police flap is most significant for what it tells us about President Barack Obama, his approach to the presidency, and his general attitude, including on matters of race. In his July Have We Figured Him out? There's a great article by Ben Stein at The American Spectator (where he regularly writes) this week entitled "We've Figured Him Out." The him, of course, refers to President Obama andthe latest efforts to get his socialized health care plan Nurse Forced To Help Perform Abortion Josh Friedeman| Is this a glimpse into the future? Unholy Alliance:Church and State in Connecticut by Marcia Segelstein Check out Marcia's latest video blog here. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ 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/ For the Love of Reading By Mary Friedeman We are a family of bibliophiles. If my husband and I have a shared vice, it is the acquisition of books. Books, books, Producers or Consumers--part two In my last post I mentioned our notebooks. In this post I would like to tell you a little more about our notebooks. When we are studying a particular subject the children make a notebook that will contain all of They Play What They Know By Sheri Cobb Prior to having children I was an administrative assistant to the family pastor at our church. I did all his secretarial things and attended a lot of meetings. I remember attending an informational meeting for the OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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House panel goes back to work on health care - Yahoo! News: "Health care legislation advanced slowly Thursday in the last of three House committees to consider the measure as the Senate's top Republican accused Democrats of cutting Medicare to finance a 'massive new government-run plan.'"

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Poll: Obama mishandled comments on race - Yahoo! News: "Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of how President Barack Obama dealt with the racially tinged dispute between a white Cambridge, Mass., police officer and a well-known black Harvard scholar — with disapproval especially strong among white voters, according to a poll released Thursday."

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No. 3 Republican to back Sotomayor for high court - Yahoo! News: "– The Senate's No. 3 Republican announced Thursday he'd break with the rest of his party's leaders to support Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, who's in line to become the first Hispanic justice.
Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander said he was voting for President Barack Obama's nominee despite his differences with her, particularly on gun rights."

Brunswick sinks deeper into the red

Viewing on a PDA? Click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Breaking News CRAIN'S LISTS MARKETS GO TO MY ACCOUNT GO TO CHICAGOBUSINESS.COM Thursday July 30, 2009 8:46 AM Brunswick sinks deeper into the red (Reuters) - Brunswick Corp., the world's largest maker of recreational boats as well as bowling, billiards and fitness products, said on Thursday that its losses widened last quarter as a result ...   Read More » View Other Top Headlines » Read This Week's Crain's CRAIN'S DAILY FEATURE Chicago Business Today - July 29 Supporters rally for South Side Wal-Mart. Navistar may move its HQ. MillerCoors hopes you want freshly-tapped beer in your fridge. Report says area toll roads may be sold.Read More MORE FEATURES • Check, Please! visits Kendall College • Enterprise City — a small-business blog • EIA: An entrepreneur is born • Top tourist attractions SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies Executives   Crain's Chicago Business 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTCrain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Sure to pique your interest every business day, Crain's expert bloggers expound on government, small business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, golf and the business of sports. Click here to read what Greg Hines, Shia Kapos, Ed Sherman and other Crain's reporters are saying today. And talk back, they'd love to hear from you.

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U of I trustee resigns over admissions flap

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Is Barack Obama really a 'post-racial' president?

Can't see this email? View the online version. Christian coach fired Episcopalians reject controversial bishop-elect Leaders of the Episcopal Church have rejected the appointment of a bishop-elect who denies that Satan exists, doesn't believe God sent Jesus Christ to die for the world's sins, and teaches that many paths lead to salvation. Perspective: A post-racial president? To think that someone who has spent years promoting grievance and polarization was going to bring us all together as president is a triumph of wishful thinking over reality. Ex-coach sues school district over religion A coach who's in the Michigan Wrestling Association Hall of Fame has filed a federal lawsuit against Dearborn Public Schools and the principal of Fordson High School. Gerald Marszalek claims he was fired after 35 years because of his Christian beliefs. DeMint combats 'slide into socialism' Jim DeMint, one of the most conservative senators on Capitol Hill, hopes his new book will help Americans understand that even though the U.S. is sliding towards socialism, it's not too late to save the land of the free. Clear objective: 'Change hearts, minds' re: homosexuality A media watchdog group says the objective of homosexual characters on TV is simple -- to normalize the dangerous lifestyle. More of today's news Search on for m... Stanford wants ... Guardian for Oc... 7 NC men charged in terrorist plots RALEIGH, N.C. A North Carolina father who led an unobtrusive rural life as a drywall contractor had militant roots dating back to 1980s Afghanistan and Pakistan and US envoy presses Israel on settlements JERUSALEM Israel's prime minister and the top U.S. Mideast envoy said they made progress Tuesday on their dispute over West Bank settlements, but offered no sign of a Boat with Haitians capsizes, 113 saved, 85 missing PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos A boat carrying Haitian migrants capsized and sank off the Turks and Caicos Islands and up to 85 people are missing, the AP sources: Senators near bipartisan health deal WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a health care compromise that omits key Democratic priorities but seeks to hold down Testimony: Sens. Conrad, Dodd told of VIP loans WASHINGTON Two influential Senate committee chairmen were told they were getting special VIP deals when they applied for mortgages, an official who handled their loans told Nurse Forced To Help Perform Abortion Josh Friedeman| Is this a glimpse into the future? Have We Figured Him out? There's a great article by Ben Stein at The American Spectator (where he regularly writes) this week entitled "We've Figured Him Out." The him, of course, refers to President Obama andthe latest efforts to get his socialized health care plan Palin to Media:Stop Making Things Up In case you missed Sarah Palin's farewell address as governor of Alaska yesterday, you may watch the video below. The highlight of her speech was when she told the media to "quit making things up." Ronald Reagan makes the case against socialized medicine Elijah Friedeman| Ronald Reagan makes the case against socialized medicine back in 1961 before taking public office. What he said then still holds true today. Two-thirds of voters say that the stimulus bill didn't work Elijah Friedeman| Over two-thirds of voters say the the stimulus didn't fulfill it's purpose. In other words, they think that the government just wasted a trillion dollars. Rep. Conyers: What good is reading the bill if it's 1000 pages? Elijah Friedeman| Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, recently spoke at the National Press Club luncheon. Conyers made a statement which explains a lot about how Congress operates. US government has spent over $79 billion on climate change policies Elijah Friedeman| Climate Money is the name of a report by Joanne Nova. The report examines the money behind the global warming movement, including the large number of taxpayer dollars spent. It's definitely worth checking out. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ 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/ Mommy-do Lists by Mary Friedeman Today was my official “summer is about to be over†panic mode day. I attacked my “Mommy do†list with a vengeance. I make one of those at the beginning of every summerâ€"you know, a Producers or Consumers - Part One These terms have been on my mind a lot this past year as I contemplate how we spend our time learning here in our home and how we live our lives on a daily basis. With the economy as it Realistic Expectations By Sheri Cobb Ten years ago when my husband and I got married I had many expectations that I didn't even realize I had. They were so ingrained in me they were just like a part of my thinking. After ten OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Suspect in girl's '83 slaying due in court | VIDEO Could there finally be justice for Jeanine Nicarico? A guilty plea Tuesday afternoon could put an end to a murder case more than 25 years old. Deputies available at Glenwood cemetery | VIDEO Cook County sheriff's investigators are helping answer questions about Mount Glenwood Cemetery. At least 4 hurt in stair rail collapse At least four people are hospitalized after a stairway railing collapsed in south suburban Calumet Park. Man found dead in Cabrini elevator shaft Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after a man's body was found at the bottom of an elevator shaft in a Chicago Housing Authority building. Chicago man wins Bachelorette's heart The 29-year-old technology consultant who left ABC's The Bachelorette only to return a couple weeks later has won the heart of Jillian Harris. MORE STORIES Strange Man charged with stealing $45K of eyeglasses Tourists miss island due to GPS typo Judge rejects drunk driver's swine flu defense Robber confesses to priest, turns in cash EMT struck by monster truck, saved by mud Consumer BabySwede recalls bouncer chairs Starwood slashes prices Margarine spreads to become healthier Boxed wines may be worth a look Phosphate detergents not green, but clean Healthbeat Pregnancy likely to be H1N1 flu shot priority Group helps kids when siblings get cancer Obesity, diabetes linked to maligned immune system Coffee drinks can be calorie trap Study: Probiotics may fight flu symptoms MOST POPULAR Relatives testify at cemetery hearing Pilsen teen dies in shooting Women win Battle of the Sexes game Man found dead in Cabrini elevator shaft Man arrested in alleged robbery of workers All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 82°F 60°F Times of sun and clouds with a shower or thunderstorm around, mainly later Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM The Superstars 8:30 PM Better Off Ted 9:00 PM The Bachelorette 5 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Judiciary Committee OKs Sotomayor for high court The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor to be the first Hispanic justice. Summer Pet Safety Pets can suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke just like people can. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Senate Judiciary Committee votes to confirm Sotomayor - CNN.com

Senate Judiciary Committee votes to confirm Sotomayor - CNN.com: "The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the nomination of federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, setting up a final confirmation vote by the Senate."

Panel to vote on Sotomayor, confirmation likely - Yahoo! News

Panel to vote on Sotomayor, confirmation likely - Yahoo! News: "Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor appears headed to quick confirmation as the first Hispanic justice in spite of opposition from a growing chorus of conservative Republican senators who say she would bring liberal bias to the high court."

IBM to buy software firm SPSS for $1.2 billion

Viewing on a PDA? Click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Breaking News CRAIN'S LISTS MARKETS GO TO MY ACCOUNT GO TO CHICAGOBUSINESS.COM Tuesday July 28, 2009 8:03 AM IBM to buy software firm SPSS for $1.2 billion (Reuters) — International Business Machines Corp. plans to buy Chicago-based technology services company SPSS Inc. for about $1.2 billion in cash, the companies said ...   Read More » View Other Top Headlines » Read This Week's Crain's CRAIN'S DAILY FEATURE Chicago Business Today - July 27 South Side Ford plant rolling out the new Taurus. New signs of stabilization in the local economy, but a recovery may be a ways off. Read More MORE FEATURES • Enterprise City — a small-business blog • EIA: An entrepreneur is born • Top tourist attractions • Check, Please! visits Keefer's for lunch SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies Executives   Crain's Chicago Business 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTCrain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Sure to pique your interest every business day, Crain's expert bloggers expound on government, small business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, golf and the business of sports. Click here to read what Greg Hines, Shia Kapos, Ed Sherman and other Crain's reporters are saying today. And talk back, they'd love to hear from you.

AP source: Jackson doc gave him drug before death - Yahoo! News

AP source: Jackson doc gave him drug before death - Yahoo! News: "Michael Jackson's personal doctor administered a powerful anesthetic to help him sleep, and authorities believe the drug killed the pop singer, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Monday."

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Homosexual characters abound on HBO

Can't see this email? View the online version. Homosexuals on TV HBO leads on TV in showing homosexual characters HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of homosexual characters last season, according to a report released Monday. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL Perspective: Healthcare is also about values Is the concern of pro-life groups over healthcare reform legitimate? You bet it is. Pro-abortion forces have been forever calling abortion "healthcare." Palin goes out with a bang On Sunday, Palin took on old foes in the media, Hollywood and the Lower 48 states. As her audience shouted its approval, she scolded reporters for making things up, mocked Hollywood stars who have opposed wolf-control programs, and complained that "outside special interests still don't get it." Senate opposition to Sotomayor clearly evident A growing number of Republican senators say they will vote against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday. Record lows, global cooling across U.S. People all across the U.S. are asking a similar question: "What happened to summer?" More of today's news Palin goes out ... Wrong way crash... New York tornad... Obamacare needs GOP support WASHINGTON President Barack Obama's push to overhaul health care needs Republican votes, lawmakers from both parties say. Democratic and GOP officials acknowledged Sunday that Obama's ambitious plan would not pass Cambridge PD: Race not mentioned in 911 call BOSTON Cambridge's police commissioner says the 911 caller who reported a possible break in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. did not mention race NY police probe for causes of wrong-way crashes BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. Authorities in Westchester County, N.Y., are trying to figure out the cause of a horrific highway crash that claimed the lives of four adults and 2 Okla. sheriff's deputies shot, killed SEMINOLE, Okla. Investigators say a man opened fire on two sheriff's deputies trying to serve a domestic abuse warrant Oklahoma, killing both officers and wounding a woman who was passing by. Israel defense minister: No option off on Iran Israel's defense minister says his country is taking "no option" off the table regarding Iran's nuclear program an indication that a military strike by Israel is still Palin to Media:Stop Making Things Up In case you missed Sarah Palin's farewell address as governor of Alaska yesterday, you may watch the video below. The highlight of her speech was when she told the media to "quit making things up." Airman Loses Legs - Might Lose Career As Well by Jeremy Wiggins Let me tell you a short story. Colton Read is a 20 year old male who has made the decision to serve and fight in the greatest Air Force on the planet. The Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades Roger Simon has a great article at Politico on President Obama and his health care plan which was posted last night after the prime time press conference. Somehow, Obama is going to provide affordable health care to the American people AP fact check: Obama health care claims not true Elijah Friedeman| Check out the AP's fact check of Obama's press conference last night. Health Care Reform to the Rescue Check out this video on health care reform below. Specter, Toomey in dead heat for senate seat Elijah Friedeman| Newly turned Democrat, Specter, faces a tough battle for reelection. The Collective byJeff Patty Every day. Every single day you can expect a leftist to make a completely outrageous statement. It calls to mind the comment by the late editor of the Jerusalem Post, David Bar Illan. Observing leftist views masquerading as Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ 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/ Early to Bed, Early to Rise? By Sheri CobbMany moms are preparing to start homeschool the first week in August. Though I am ambitious, I am realistic. We actually school through the summer but have taken many days off this summer unlike in the Where to Turn? By Sheri Cobb Ever play dominos with your kids? Have you ever set up a big domino structure and then pushed one over and watched them all fall one after the other? Do you realize the devil wants to Making Learning Fun by Mary Friedeman I spent the afternoon constructing a 25 foot inflatable whale. We’ve been studying Jonah this month in our Sunday morning children’s ministryâ€"through Bible reading, drama, crafts, and games. This week we’re actually going down OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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Dems alone can't deliver Obama health care win - Yahoo! News

Dems alone can't deliver Obama health care win - Yahoo! News: "President Barack Obama's push to overhaul health care needs Republican votes, lawmakers from both parties say.

Democratic and GOP officials acknowledged Sunday that Obama's ambitious plan would not pass without the aid of a doubtful GOP, whose members are almost united against the White House effort."

Earth bears scars of human destruction: astronaut - Yahoo! News

Earth bears scars of human destruction: astronaut - Yahoo! News: "A Canadian astronaut aboard the International Space Station said on Sunday it looks like Earth's ice caps have melted a bit since he was last in orbit 12 years ago."

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Media suggest Obama is talking to them too much In covering President Obama's promotion of health care reform and his July 22 press conference, several media figures have suggested that Obama has "overexposed" himself by holding too many press conferences and granting too many interviews. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Palin steps down as governor

Can't see this email? View the online version. Concerns about gov't-run healthcare Palin closes governor's door, leaves plans for future open Sarah Palin officially steps down today as Governor of Alaska. But there is a general consensus that this is probably not the last we have seen of her. Alaskans to vote on parental consent for abortion Alaskans may have a chance to overturn a state Supreme Court decision on parental notice for a minor's abortion. Church defends joint wedding, infant baptism ceremony In another sign of our sinful times, the Church of England is offering couples a two-for-one service -- marriage for them and baptisms for their children. Proposed ban on storefront churches called illegal Proposed ban on storefront churches called illegal Associated Press BROADWAY, VA A business group that floated the idea of preventing churches from moving into a three block stretch of Main Street in Broadway, Virginia, has been told it would Recent poll results (July 20-24, 2009) Recent poll results (July 20 24, 2009) OneNewsNow Following are the results of recent poll questions, July 20 24, 2009. Remember, our online polls are not scientific surveys, just a quick way to gauge the opinion of that portion More of today's news Obamacare calle... Palin holds far... Deadly landside... Mexico police arrest 4 in death of US border agent CHULA VISTA, Calif. Police in Mexico have announced the arrests of four men in connection to the killing of a U.S. Europe fast-tracking swine flu vaccine LONDON In a drive to inoculate people against swine flu before winter, many European governments say they will fast track the testing of a new flu vaccine, arousing Netanyahu: Israel wants 'understanding' with US JERUSALEM Israel's prime minister says he will try to work out his country's policy disagreements with the U.S. in meetings this week with high profile American envoys. Netanyahu is set to Clinton's 'defense umbrella' has murky history WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton set off tremors in the Middle East this week when she said a nuclear Iran could be contained by a U.S. Cuba's Revolution Day brings sobering celebration HOLGUIN, Cuba Cuba's economy has been hammered by the global credit crisis, U.S. relations have not improved much under President Barack Obama and economic reforms that were supposed The Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades Roger Simon has a great article at Politico on President Obama and his health care plan which was posted last night after the prime time press conference. Somehow, Obama is going to provide affordable health care to the American people AP fact check: Obama health care claims not true Elijah Friedeman| Check out the AP's fact check of Obama's press conference last night. Health Care Reform to the Rescue Check out this video on health care reform below. Specter, Toomey in dead heat for senate seat Elijah Friedeman| Newly turned Democrat, Specter, faces a tough battle for reelection. The Collective byJeff Patty Every day. Every single day you can expect a leftist to make a completely outrageous statement. It calls to mind the comment by the late editor of the Jerusalem Post, David Bar Illan. Observing leftist views masquerading as Dems Oppose Abortion in Health Care Reform by Jeremy Wiggins Well this is good news. There are actually democrats, about 20 of them, in the house that actually appose abortion funding in the new health care bill. An article reported on NewsMax reported that "We cannot support Check out our latest video blogs To view our latest video blogs, click here. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ 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/ Where to Turn? By Sheri Cobb Ever play dominos with your kids? Have you ever set up a big domino structure and then pushed one over and watched them all fall one after the other? Do you realize the devil wants to Making Learning Fun by Mary Friedeman I spent the afternoon constructing a 25 foot inflatable whale. We’ve been studying Jonah this month in our Sunday morning children’s ministryâ€"through Bible reading, drama, crafts, and games. This week we’re actually going down Welcome to the Club! By Sheri CobbI spoke with several homeschool moms yesterday and I'm meeting with a lady today who hopes to start homeschooling soon. I had to laugh as it seems this has been universal "stay up all night and OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor - Yahoo! News

Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor - Yahoo! News: "At times, it seemed like a flashback to the 2008 presidential campaign.

Sarah Palin stepped down as Alaska governor on Sunday with a fiery speech reminiscent of her days as running mate to Republican John McCain — when she frequently revved up crowds while attacking Democrats and the news media."

Democrat says health overhaul needs GOP to pass - Yahoo! News

Democrat says health overhaul needs GOP to pass - Yahoo! News: "Senate Democrats alone cannot pass President Barack Obama's ambitious overhaul of how Americans receive health care, a top lawmaker acknowledged on Sunday. Republicans said they will continue their opposition to a plan they say is simply a government takeover of private decisions."

Oil rises above $68 as rally extends to third week - Yahoo! News

Oil rises above $68 as rally extends to third week - Yahoo! News: "Oil prices rose above $68 a barrel Monday in Asia as a rally fueled by an improving economic and corporate outlook extended into a third week."

AP INVESTIGATION: Main Street's soaring sour loans - Yahoo! News

AP INVESTIGATION: Main Street's soaring sour loans - Yahoo! News: "As the effects of the economic collapse began pouring down Main Street, the government last year was left holding a record $2.1 billion in write-offs of small business loans it had guaranteed. Officials expect the number of defaults to rise as the nation continues to climb out of the recession."