Faith guides controversial General Convention on new things
The 74th General Convention of the Episcopal Church opens with 315 resolutions and debates on election of Gene Robinson in New Hampshire and on same sex blessings. The article notes past shifts including women’s ordination in 1976 and calls for ongoing research on human stem cells.
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Congressional push pits Medicare drugs vs cancer care costs
The letters discuss Congress seeking funds for Medicare prescription drug coverage while opposing sharp cuts in cancer treatment reimbursements. Advocates warn cuts could shift costs to doctors and patients, risking care and access for seniors.
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Gazette Receives Reader Message on Rush Limbaugh Opinion Pieces
A reader asks The Gazette to stop publishing Rush Limbaugh commentaries and questions the relevance of California recall coverage to Iowa. The letter urges balanced views and questions editorial stance on opinion pages.
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Founding Fathers and Religion in Early U S History
The passage questions the founders stance on church and state citing chaplains appointed after the Continental Army formation a missionary paid for to reach American Indians Washington kissing the Bible and church use of government buildings on Sundays It contrasts with a Hitler quote about repeating lies to shape belief.
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Thomas Jefferson
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Washington, D.C
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