Iowa House sees first Wiccan prayer in state history
Maynard the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans leader inspired by inclusion as Wicca prayer marks a milestone in Iowa. Rep. Liz Bennett defends the move noting diversity and openness. opponents criticize as spiritual ramification while faith leaders urge respect for beliefs.
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Republican contenders push home schooling backing in Iowa
Campaign speakers including Jindal Huckabee Santorum and Perry framed home schooling as core to conservative values. They argued for limited government personal empowerment and parental choice while stressing readiness to mobilize evangelical voters. Perry highlighted vast U S energy reserves and energy independence.
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Iran Leader Rules Out Military Site Inspections in Nuclear Talks
Khamenei rejected extraordinary supervision of Iran's military sites while urging a phased sanctions relief tied to Tehran meeting commitments. He warned the final accord may extend beyond June 30 and stressed Iran's aim to preserve nuclear rights, amid Western demands for robust monitoring by the IAEA.
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