Slavery reparations gain momentum in public debate
Advocates for compensation for slavery and Jim Crow losses gain traction through church apologies and legal actions. Universities, courts, and corporations face pressure as scholars and activists push for study, public records, and remedies while critics warn against cash payments.
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No slam dunks in this Congress
Washington Republicans failed to advance a bill to shield the words under God in the Pledge from court challenges. The measure stalled in a House committee as some Republicans opposed it or skipped the meeting, highlighting internal GOP divisions and an election-year stalemate.
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Republicans Fight to Pass Pledge Bill Ahead of July Fourth
Congress stalled on a bill to protect the words under God in the Pledge of Allegiance amid partisan tensions. Republicans blame campaigns and Democratic tactics as the House majority faces renewed peril while lawmakers struggle to pass major laws before recess. The 2006 calendar shows only two big bills sent to President Bush, extending tax cuts and renewing the Patriot Act.
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