Cantor Loss Leaves GOP Agenda in Limbo
The Washington Examiner reports Cantor's House leadership defeat prompts a leadership reshuffle and a wait to understand why Cantor lost. The piece notes a likely shift to a tighter, growth-focused agenda and potential changes in ELC dynamics, with immigration reform stalled and reform conservatives diminished in influence. Byron York analyzes potential long term effects on party strategy amid an election year.
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Veterans Day and Memorial Day Reflections on Faith and Patriotism
The letter questions evangelical Christianity's emphasis on military sacrifice and whether belief condemns fallen soldiers to eternal torment. It asks if believers rationalize theology for patriotism or have deeper faith beyond institutional rhetoric.
Finding inner peace beyond work and money
Bert Marshall, owner of OurBaytown.com, argues happiness is a personal choice not tied to wealth or job status. He recalls his father’s contentment fishing alone and shares his own stance that one can choose to be happy and enjoy one’s company regardless of work conditions. Reach Marshall at baytownbert gmail.com.
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Today in History highlights notable events on June 20
June 20 marks several historical moments including Japan retreat in the Battle of the Philippine Sea in 1944 after heavy losses, West Virginia entering the Union as the 35th state in 1863, and Alice Mary Robertson becoming the first woman to preside over a House session in 1921. Other entries note Detroit riots in 1943, Bugsy Siegel’s 1947 death, Muhammad Ali’s 1967 conviction, the 1974 Chinatown release, Bill Stewart’s 1979 death, Reagan’s 1982 National Bald Eagle Day proclamation, OJ Simpson’s 1994 not guilty plea, a Spokane shooting at Fairchild AFB, and a Joyce quote about errors as portals of discovery.
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