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Va. House Passes ‘Tebow Bill’ Allowing Home-Schoolers to Play Varsity Sports

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:58:12 +0000

The Virginia House Education Committee has passed the “Tim Tebow Bill,” which would allow home-schooled children to play varsity sports for public schools, in a 14-8 vote Wednesday.

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Washington Senate Approves Gay Marriage Bill

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:59:50 +0000

The Washington State Senate voted to approve a same-sex marriage bill late Wednesday night, effectively clearing the final obstacle to becoming the seventh state to redefine traditional marriage.

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Florida Senate Passes Student-Led Prayer Bill

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:58:40 +0000

The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday allowing student-led prayer or other inspirational messages at public school events, drawing mixed reaction from residents.

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Interview: Sen. Marco Rubio Discusses Bill to Limit Contraception Mandate

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:58:50 +0000

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a bill this week that would limit a controversial decision by the Obama administration mandating health coverage for contraceptive services. He spoke about that bill in a Thursday interview with The Christian Post.

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Senate Shows Strong Support for Inside Trading Bill

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:58:22 +0000

In a near unanimous vote, the U.S. Senate advanced on Monday a bill forcing congressional members to be more transparent about their investments after television show 60 Minutes revealed suspicious financial patterns among some political figures.

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Marco Rubio Introduces Bill to Reverse Contraception Mandate on Religious Employers

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:58:42 +0000

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill that would allow all religious employers an exemption to a requirement that health care coverage include contraceptive services.

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Indiana Considering Bill to Allow Creationism in Public Schools

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:58:38 +0000

The Indiana State Senate is considering a bill that would allow public schools to teach creation science alongside the theory of evolution.

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BILL GATES “IS AN ANSWER TO PRAYER” FOR CHRISTIANS SAYS CAMPAIGN BOSS – ChristianNewsToday.com

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:28:54 +0000

BILL GATES "IS AN ANSWER TO PRAYER" FOR CHRISTIANS SAYS CAMPAIGN BOSS
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THE leader of a Christian campaign group aiming to halve world poverty by 2015 has hailed billionaire Bill Gates as an answer to the prayers of millions. Joel Edwards, International Director for Micah Challenge, this week bumped into Bill Gates at a …

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Okla. Senator Proposes Bill Banning Aborted Fetuses in Food

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:58:32 +0000

Ralph Shortey, a Republican Oklahoma state senator, has introduced a bill banning the use of aborted fetuses in food Tuesday.

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Will France’s Armenian Genocide Bill Fracture Christian-Muslim Relations in the Country?

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:58:27 +0000

France’s legislature voted 127 to 86 on Monday in favor of passing a bill that would criminalize the denial that the mass killing of Christian Armenians in 1915 Ottoman-ruled Turkey was genocide.

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Will France’s Armenian Genocide Bill Fracture Christian-Muslim Relations in the Country?

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:58:27 +0000

France’s legislature voted 127 to 86 on Monday in favor of passing a bill that would criminalize the denial that the mass killing of Christian Armenians in 1915 Ottoman-ruled Turkey was genocide.

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NJ Gay Marriage Bill Passes Initial Vote; Gov. Seeks Referendum to Decide

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:58:31 +0000

As the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill allowing same-sex marriage on Tuesday, Gov. Chris Christie reiterated that he would veto the bill if it reached his desk, but also said he would welcome a referendum on the November ballot asking voters to decide on the issue.

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$44 Million Hospital Bill Nearly Gives Patient Heart Attack

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:58:27 +0000

An unemployed man has been given a $44 million medical bill after being treated for pneumonia in hospital.

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SOPA Threatens Internet Censorship, White House Refuses to Back Proposed Bill

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:58:29 +0000

As a growing number of companies unite to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), the White House confirmed that it will not support the proposed bill.

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New Rules: Bill Maher slams Tim Tebow again. Hilarious!

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:45:18 +0000

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DC Bill Could Help Married Gays Get Divorced

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:58:54 +0000

A new bill that is being considered in Washington, D.C., could make it easier for some same-sex couples that marry in the U.S. capitol to get divorced.

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Calif. Considers Bill That Blurs ‘Gender Identity’ Rules in Schools

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:58:35 +0000

A new law proposed in the California State Assembly would dispose gender segregation in schools, allowing students to attend activities and school facilities in accordance with their “gender identity.”

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Bill Maher blasted over Tim Tebow, Jesus tweet

ourchristiancountry — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:46:10 +0000

Bill Maher is in hot water after Tweeting a joke on Christmas Eve about Denver Broncos quarterback and notorious Evangelical Christian Tim Tebow, Jesus, and Hitler. CBSNews.com’s Ken Lombardi reports.

Bill Maher Vs Tim Tebow

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:45:17 +0000

Bill Maher, comedian and host of Real Time on HBO, made a Jesus joke over Twitter regarding Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos quarterback and outspoken Christian. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. www.huffingtonpost.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com

NH Capital Punishment Bill Could Expand or Eradicate Death Penalty

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:58:03 +0000

New Hampshire lawmakers will soon decide if the death penalty should apply to every murder – or none at all.

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