Congress approves increase in indecency fines
June 8, 2006
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted May 18 to significantly increase the penalty to radio and television broadcasters for airing “indecency.” Passed unanimously by a
Poll: More Americans reading Bible
June 8, 2006
Forty-seven percent of American adults read the Bible during a typical week other than when they are at church, according to a study by The
Feed the hungry as weapon against terrorism, former lawmaker says
June 8, 2006
Humanitarian aid is the most potent weapon the United States can deploy against terrorism, veteran congressman Tony Hall said. Providing food for one’s enemies not
Senate passes immigration reform to secure border, allow guest workers
June 8, 2006
The Senate approved immigration reform legislation May 25, setting the stage for negotiations with a House of Representatives that differs dramatically on some aspects of
Most Americans believe Bible over ‘Da Vinci,’ poll shows
June 1, 2006
While “The Da Vinci Code” has sold more than 40 million books and is currently showing in movie theaters worldwide, most Americans are not buying
Massachusetts lawmakers postpone marriage amendment
June 1, 2006
BOSTON, Mass. — A vote in the Massachusetts legislature on a proposed constitutional marriage amendment has been postponed until at least July in order to
Nevaeh (‘heaven’ backward) now popular name
June 1, 2006
NEW YORK — Spell “heaven” backward and what do you get? The 70th most popular name for American baby girls. Nevaeh, usually pronounced nuh-VAY-uh, cracked
Judge strikes down Georgia marriage amendment
June 1, 2006
ATLANTA — A Georgia state judge ruled May 16 that the state’s constitutional marriage amendment — approved by 76 percent of voters in 2004 —
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