Senate votes to expand federal 'hate crimes'

Can't see this email? View the online version. Incumbents and Obama's agenda Senate votes to expand federal 'hate crimes' Senate Democrats insist the hate-crimes amendment they attached to the defense appropriations bill won't criminalize preaching or speaking out against homosexuality. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL Tax the rich to pay the healthcare bill If you're rich and you live in America, you could be hit hard under President Obama's healthcare plan. Perspective: Inside the monstrous Obamacare bureaucracy If you think government is too big and too costly, wait until Obamacare kicks in. The federal cure for the healthcare mess is redundancy. Anglican sees 'unilateral departure' from tenets of faith A conservative Anglican theologian says the new theology being embraced the Episcopal Church is leading young people astray and solidifying the denomination's break with Anglicans across the globe. Perspective: The nuts and bolts of cap and trade From an economic standpoint, the cap-and-trade bill should be titled the "Raise the Cost of Living and Ship Jobs Overseas Act of 2009." More of today's news Sotomayor debri... Teen sails arou... Indonesia explo... White House seeks more power to set Medicare rates WASHINGTON The White House is asking Congress to give the executive branch more power to limit Medicare's rising costs. A White House letter to top GOP senators weigh options in Sotomayor's wake WASHINGTON Sonia Sotomayor's success at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing has some Republicans in a tight spot, with conservative senators forced to weigh the political calculus AP Investigation: 'Frugal' SC gov flew in style COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford shed his fiscal conservatism on several taxpayer funded international trips, including a South American jaunt Terrorist bombings at Jakarta Ritz, Marriott kill 8 JAKARTA, Indonesia Explosions ripped through two luxury hotels in Jakarta Friday, killing eight and wounding at least 50 more, ending a four year lull Top Iran cleric criticizes hard-liners in sermon TEHRAN, Iran A powerful cleric politician, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, criticized Iran's leadership Friday on one of the country's most resonant political stages, the Islamic prayer MoveOn Makes Big Money Off Of Palin Yesterday I told you aboutSenator John Kerry's response to Sarah Palin's op ed piece in TheWashington Post about Obama's cap and trade energy plan. Well, the left wing organization MoveOn also sent an email to their supporters yesterday which criticized Atheists Try to Stop In God We Trust Engraving A group of atheists and agnostics filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday to stop the engraving of the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" at the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC)in Washington, D.C. See The Christian Post. The Zombies. . . I ran across this clip today and thought I would share it with you it's too cute not to . . . Obama's Mom Jeans Make National News If you watched the All Star Game on Tuesday night, you probably saw President Obama throw out the first pitch, and younoticed the factthat he wore a pair of jeans. Yesterday there was much talk about the fact that Obama's Kerry Takes a Dig at Palin's Op-Ed Piece Senator John Kerry has written a response to Sarah Palin's op ed piece in The Washington Post on Obama's cap and trade energy plan. I blogged about Palin's piece yesterday in her column Palin stated that Obama's plan in "an enormous threat 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/ Newbies Normal 0 false false false Dare to Be Different By Sheri Cobb Yes, I am still planning to attend my eldest son's boot camp graduation in South Carolina. Yes, it will be an eight hour drive in a van with seven kids and no air conditioning. Yes, I Family Altar (final installment) By Mary Friedeman Thanks to all you hardy souls who have hung in with me on this thread. Trying (though maybe failing) to avoid information overload, I’ve attempted to break into shorter segments a description of our habit of family OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

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Sotomayor wins GOP backers after smooth hearings - Yahoo! News

Sotomayor wins GOP backers after smooth hearings - Yahoo! News: "Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor won her first public pledges of support from Senate Republicans and one prominent GOP opponent, after a smooth performance at her confirmation hearings that has placed her firmly on track to become the high court's first Latina and the first Democratic-named justice in 15 years."

12 Michael Jackson Fans Have Committed Suicide Cause of His Death « Asilee.com

12 Michael Jackson Fans Have Committed Suicide Cause of His Death « Asilee.com

Kathy Griffin: I Was an Extra on Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial - omg! news on Yahoo!

Kathy Griffin: I Was an Extra on Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial - omg! news on Yahoo!: "Kathy Griffin reveals she was an extra on Michael Jackson's ill-fated 1984 Pepsi commercial."

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Suicide blasts at Jakarta Ritz, Marriott kill 8 - Yahoo! News

Suicide blasts at Jakarta Ritz, Marriott kill 8 - Yahoo! News: "Suicide bombers posing as guests attacked American luxury hotels in Indonesia's capital and set off a pair of blasts Friday that killed eight people and wounded more than 50, authorities said."

Citigroup profit soars on Smith Barney sale - Yahoo! News

Citigroup profit soars on Smith Barney sale - Yahoo! News: "Citigroup Inc. surprised Wall Street Friday, reporting a $3 billion second-quarter profit instead of the big loss analysts expected."

Confirmation Hearings Have No Impact on Public Views of Sotomayor - Yahoo! News

Confirmation Hearings Have No Impact on Public Views of Sotomayor - Yahoo! News: "In Washington, D.C., the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor are being endlessly scrutinized, live-blogged and analyzed. But the hearings so far have had virtually no impact on public opinion."

Exclusive: Conservative group offers to sell endorsement for $2M - Yahoo! News

Exclusive: Conservative group offers to sell endorsement for $2M - Yahoo! News: "The American Conservative Union asked FedEx for a check for $2 million to $3 million in return for the group’s endorsement in a bitter legislative dispute, then flipped and sided with UPS after FedEx refused to pay."

2nd furlough begins as Calif. budget talks stall - Yahoo! News

2nd furlough begins as Calif. budget talks stall - Yahoo! News: "Most state government workers are staying home for the second time this month while Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers work to close California's $26.3 billion budget deficit."

Sanford flies high on taxpayers' dime - Yahoo! News

Sanford flies high on taxpayers' dime - Yahoo! News: "Aside from the damage done to his standing as a social conservative, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s recent admission of an extramarital affair may end up tarnishing another of his political credentials — his carefully honed reputation as a tightfisted steward of taxpayer money."

Miller Backs Proposed Cemetery Reforms

From the Office of State Representative David E. Miller                                                      Miller Backs Proposed Cemetery Reforms   SPRINGFIELD, IL - State Rep. David E. Miller (D-Lansing), issued the following statement following a press conference on Tuesday regarding proposed cemetery reforms in response to the recent atrocities involving Burr Oak Cemetery, where employees of the facility were accused of digging up and discarding human remains in order to resell graves:    "What recently took place at Burr Oak Cemetery is appalling.  People entrust cemeteries and their staff with the final care of their loved ones and to exploit people at such a critical time is inexcusable.    "Today we took the initial steps in exploring what we can do as lawmakers to prevent such a terrible thing from happening in the future.  I support proposals for the continuation of a task force that is already meeting to further explore what needs to be done in the industry to correct this and other problems that may be discovered in regards to how funerals and those responsible for burials are meeting their obligations.  I also support holding public hearings on the issue to help determine the magnitude of the problem on a local and statewide level.   "In addition, I believe that there needs to be further regulation and oversight of this industry which may include licensure of all cemeteries and their staff who sell cemetery plots and other goods; more detailed recording of records of maps which would be filed with the county recorder of deeds; a consumer bill of rights to be provided to all consumers detailing those rights under law.    "As a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR), I look forward to reviewing the forthcoming legislation and working with my colleagues to provide the criteria and recommendations for enforcement.   "In addition, in 2003 I co-sponsored Public Act 93-0339 which created the offense of dismembering a human body, which may become a chargeable offense in this matter.   "It is imperative that we do what is in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois, especially those who are suffering with the displacement of their loved ones at Burr Oak.  Our goal is to help ensure that people are able to have confidence and peace of mind when entrusting their loved one to the care of a cemetery and to deter future instances of the disgraceful acts that took place at Burr Oak from happening again."   ### FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Dolton: 708-201-8000 Springfield: 217-782-8087       Email Marketing by Citizens for David E Miller | 1350 E Sibley Blvd | Dolton | IL | 60419

Burr Oak Cemetery Update 07/16/2009

HELLO, THIS IS THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITH AN UPDATE ON THE SITUATION AT BURR OAK CEMETERY.   ON THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY APPOINTED A RECEIVER TO TAKE OVER MANAGEMENT OF BURR OAK DUE TO NEGLECT AND CRIMINAL CONDUCT AT THE CEMETERY.    THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS WORKING WITH THE NEW CEMETERY MANAGER TO FACILITATE THE ORDERLY TRANSFER OF THE CEMETERY'S DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS.   THE COURT APPOINTED RECEIVER WILL DETERMINE WHEN THE CEMETERY WILL RE-OPEN.   MEANWHILE, THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AND WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE F.B.I. PROCESSING THE CRIME SCENE.   WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH UPDATED INFORMATION AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.   Please click and save the following  link in your web browser for the Cook County Sheriff's Burr Oak Cemetery information web page and check  this page for current updates   http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/BurrOak/BurrOak_main.html

Our View: State's embarrassing new budget fixes nothing - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com

Our View: State's embarrassing new budget fixes nothing - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com: "Illinois citizens and taxpayers who now have witnessed what their Legislature and governor have done to shore up the state's bottom line: You went a month and a half into overtime, while scaring the bejesus out of countless citizens who depend upon you, and all we got was this sorry excuse for a budget?"

JPMorgan 2Q profit jumps 36 pct, topping forecasts - Yahoo! News

JPMorgan 2Q profit jumps 36 pct, topping forecasts - Yahoo! News: "JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a second quarter profit of $2.72 billion, a 36 percent jump that easily surpassed expectations as strength in its core consumer and investment banking businesses offset a jump in credit losses."

Foreclosures rise 15 percent in first half of 2009 - Yahoo! News

Foreclosures rise 15 percent in first half of 2009 - Yahoo! News: "The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes soared by nearly 15 percent in the first half of the year as more people lost their jobs and were unable to pay their monthly mortgage bills."

House Democrats set to vote on health care bill - Yahoo! News

House Democrats set to vote on health care bill - Yahoo! News: "House Democrats are preparing to advance legislation that would deliver on President Barack Obama's promise to remake the nation's costly health care system and cover some 50 million uninsured."

1 more day of questions for Sotomayor - Yahoo! News

1 more day of questions for Sotomayor - Yahoo! News: "Barring a monumental mistake, Sonia Sotomayor has to endure only a few more hours in the witness chair before she can look ahead to her eventual confirmation as a Supreme Court justice."

Obama to address NAACP on working together - Yahoo! News

Obama to address NAACP on working together - Yahoo! News: "President Barack Obama is telling the nation's oldest civil rights organization that government, families and neighborhoods must work together to improve their communities."

CIT won't get bailout, raising bankruptcy prospect - Yahoo! News

CIT won't get bailout, raising bankruptcy prospect - Yahoo! News: "CIT Group Inc.'s inability to get emergency government funding raises expectations that the commercial lender will file for bankruptcy."

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. Conservative judges agree with Sotomayor on gun ruling, but Fox's Bream doesn't tell you that Shannon Bream reported that "gun rights advocates have major concerns" about a ruling in which Sonia Sotomayor held that "states can ban gun ownership." But Bream did not note that conservative judges have also held that the Second Amendment did not apply to the states. Read More Nets silent on sexism of anonymous quotes Graham used ABC's World News and NBC's Nightly News reported Lindsey Graham's citation of anonymous criticism of Sonia Sotomayor published in the Almanac of the Federal Judiciary without noting that Sotomayor's 2nd Circuit Court colleague reportedly called such criticism "sexist." Read More AP "Fact Check" says conservative judges don't say judges make policy -- but Scalia does Referring to Sonia Sotomayor's comment that "the court of appeals is where policy is made," the AP stated that "conservative judges avoid the 'making policy' shorthand." In fact, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has said that lower court judges "often 'make law.' " Read More Fox's Kelly minimizes Alito's link to "conservative alumni group" -- but Alito didn't Megyn Kelly said that Samuel Alito "had almost no connection" to the Concerned Alumni of Princeton. But Alito himself regarded his involvement with CAP as worthy of mention in an application for a job with the Reagan administration in 1985. Read More Dobbs let Whelan falsely claim Sotomayor inconsistent on use of foreign law Lou Dobbs did not challenge the accusation by Ed Whelan that Sonia Sotomayor contradicted herself on the question of whether judges should use foreign law in deciding cases. Read More Despite Graham's condescension, media report "respectful," "cordial" GOP questioning of Sotomayor Media have characterized Republicans' questioning of Sonia Sotomayor as "cordial," "civil," and "respectful," apparently ignoring the condescension by Sen. Lindsey Graham, who, after reading several anonymous criticisms of her, said: "[M]aybe these hearings are time for self-reflection." Read More On Fox, scant attention to Dems' questioning of Sotomayor On July 15, Fox News covered two Republicans senators' "first round" questioning of Sonia Sotomayor for 55 minutes, but it covered only 30 minutes of the six Democratic senators' "first round" questions that the committee heard on July 15. Read More Conservative outlets provide forum for Republicans' "baffling" health care "flow chart" The Drudge Report, Fox News, and The Kudlow Report provided a forum for a chart released by congressional Republicans that purported to show "the complex health care reform proposal by Democratic congressional leaders." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Obama shifts into campaign mode on health care - Yahoo! News

Obama shifts into campaign mode on health care - Yahoo! News: "President Barack Obama achieved a milestone Wednesday when a Senate committee approved a plan to revamp the U.S. health care system."

Obama shifts into campaign mode on health care - Yahoo! News

Obama shifts into campaign mode on health care - Yahoo! News: "Firing up his drive for health care overhaul, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers Wednesday to step up to their responsibilities and move legislation this summer, even as his campaign organization rolled out television ads targeting reluctant senators."