Census Poster Sparks Christmas Poster Controversy
The National Association of Latino Elected Officials distributes church posters depicting Joseph and Mary’s Bethlehem census journey. Based on Luke, the message reads This is how Jesus was born and urges participation in the Roman census. The campaign aims to counter a Latino clergy coalition's efforts to hinder.
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Census Boycott Debate At SWKTalk Prompts Immigrant Officials
A SWKTalk prompted discussion urges immigrants to boycott the census arguing figures aid law enforcement. Rev. Miguel Rivera calls using Jesus in posters blasphemous while noting church separation issues. The movement seeks immigration reform and highlights census benefits for community funding.
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Airlines face backlash over three hour gate delay rule
Air Transport Association chief James May says the three hour limit on planes delaying at gates clashes with maximizing flights as Obama administration orders passengers to deplane after three hours. Harry Reid defends health care bill amid GOP criticism. Brittany Murphy family mourns the 32 year old actress of Clueless and 8 Mile.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy note
The Telegram publishes letters to the editor only if signed with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters undergo confirmation before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes are general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
The First Amendment Text Overview
A concise restatement of the First Amendment provisions protecting religion speech press assembly and petitioning the government for redress of grievances without law excess. The text forms the foundational guarantee of individual liberties in the United States and anchors constitutional rights.
Debt warning by Washington policy veterans calls for action
A bipartisan group of 34 former lawmakers and officials, including Paul Volcker, warn that U S debt has surged to 53 percent of GDP and could reach 85 percent by 2018 and 100 percent by 2022. They urge Obama to pledge to stabilize debt at 60 percent of GDP by 2018 and create automatic spending or tax triggers if targets are missed.
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Cost of GOP cynics and their political tactics
Minuteman Media columnist Donald Kaul argues that Republicans excel at obstruction in opposition, oppose national health care and climate action, and leverage media networks to mislead the public. He notes the health care deaths estimate and cites Lieberman and Grassley, urging broader support for reform.
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Obama’s health bill stumbles as left and right unite
Kathleen Parker argues Obama’s push for health care reform falters amid intra party disputes and outcry from conservatives. She cites poll data showing waning support, compares Obama to past presidents, and warns of electoral risk while critics call for the bill’s demise.
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