Pharmacist led Internet drug ring faces federal charges
Indictment accuses pharmacists and doctors of filling Pharmacom prescriptions without patient exams or record checks. Miami businessman Orlando Birbragher leads the scheme with ties to Panama. Prosecutors seek forfeiture over 40 million dollars as trial set for January 14.
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Faith and politics blur lines in public faith debate
Senators Clinton McCain and others discuss how religion shapes political decisions. Iowa figures debate separating faith from policy and the right to state religious reasons for actions. Public officials stress personal faith while acknowledging societal and ethical implications.
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Faith and politics shaping Biden's view on rights and duty
Senator Biden speaks on faith guiding public life, condemning power abuses, and shaping policy from Balkans genocide to violence against women. He cites founders' religiosity and the idea that rights come from a creator, urging a moral, prophetic role for faith in national issues.
Dodd Sees Faith Guiding Policy at Boston College Forum
The Gazette notes Chris Dodd described faith as guiding his decisions on poverty health care and stem cell research during a Boston College forum in April. He urged balancing church and state while promoting diversity and a safety net for the vulnerable.
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Giuliani and Huckabee Faith Views Highlight Republican Profiles
Giuliani discusses religion as a key support during crises including Sept. 11 and cancer battles while Huckabee reflects on a decade as a Baptist pastor shaping his view of life and the environment. Both tie beliefs to public ethics and leadership.
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Kucinich Opens On Faith Values And Public Symbols
Dennis Kucinich says separation of church and state allowed by founders does not require religious symbols to be removed from public spaces. He cites faith guiding decisions and stresses Judeo Christian principled tradition as essential in selecting a president.
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Obama frames faith in public life as universal morality
Barack Obama argues that faith leaders must translate beliefs into universal values in a pluralistic democracy. He stresses morality and ethics should guide policy beyond Christian nation rhetoric and rejects religious monopoly on virtue.
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Ron Paul on faith duty and politics in personal life
Paul stresses that faith shapes personal life and social justice but will uphold the Constitution. He says America is Christian in heritage yet bishops not to impose beliefs and vows to help the poor worldwide. He cites Roman Catholic influence and broad travels informing his stance on faith in public life.
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Faith and Politics Across Republican Candidates
The text cites Mitt Romney and two other Republicans discussing faith driven values. Romney emphasizes faith guiding convictions and unity on core American principles. A third candidate, Thompson, criticizes judiciary power and defends a role for religion in public life.
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