Almanac Highlights April 24 2010 and notable facts
A compact almanac entry lists historical dates, notable births and quotes. It notes Spain’s 1898 war declaration, 1916 Easter Uprising, 1980 Iran hostage rescue failure, and includes birthdays of Barbra Streisand Shirley MacLaine Willem de Kooning and Chipper Jones. It cites a Robert Penn Warren quote and 2008 cosmetic surgery totals, plus moon phase.
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United States
Iran
U.S
Robert Penn Warren
Willem de Kooning
Shirley MacLaine
Barbra Streisand
Cedric the Entertainer
Chipper Jones
Kelly Clarkson
Prayer ruling sparks debate on morality and national prayer
Cal Thomas critiques a federal judge's decision voiding the National Day of Prayer proclamation as part of broader secular challenges to religion. The piece contrasts historical pardons and proclamations with modern court action, questions the effect of prayer on society, and argues for repentance over formal observance.
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Mentary
Stevens
Supreme Court
High Court
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Madison
Wis
Barbara Crabb
Crabb
Congress
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
House
Senate
Obama
America
Jesus Christ
God
Allah
Jesus
Ishmael
Isaac
Abraham
Lincoln
Republicans face challenge of delivering with contract
The piece notes that the 1994 Contract With America helped GOP win control but few provisions became law. A new Contract for America faces split support among leaders and tea party activists. Some favor a broad pledge while others push specific measures, including defunding health reform and tax reform, facing uncertain odds in a narrowed political landscape.
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House
America
Newt Gingrich
Senate
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
White House
Clinton
Obama
Supreme Court
Charles Grassley
Wall Street
U.S
Obama presses for reform as Wall Street fights back
President Obama took aim at financial regulation in a message that the market must be transparent while derivatives stay useful. He faces stiff lobbying from JPMorgan Chase Citigroup and Goldman Sachs and a wary Senate led by Blanche Lincoln.
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Washington
Wall Street
Obama
Cooper Union Auditorium
Masters of the Universe
Cial
Center For Responsive Politics
Jpmorgan Chase
Citigroup
Goldman Sachs
Goldman
Senate
Blanche Lincoln
D-Ark
Treasury
Timothy Geithner
Jamie Dimon
Mitch McConnell
White House
Congress
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Spain
Dublin
Ireland
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Zeabrook
BRAVO
U.S. Supreme Court
Bumble
Oliver Twist
Robert J. Stevens
Pittsville
Kathleen Parkea
PETA
Ingrid Newkirk
Samuel Alito
Voila
Elton Gallegly
R-Calif
Jim Moran
D-Va
Animal Protection Caucus
Kathleen Parker
Kathleenparker
Washpost
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Tribune.com
Carl Leubsdorf
Eugene Robinson
Eugenerobinson
Washpost.com
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