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AWOL Muslim Soldier Guilty in Fort Hood Bomb Plot
KTLA NewsWACO, Texas -- A federal jury on Thursday convicted an AWOL Muslim soldier of attempting to blow up a Texas restaurant full of Fort Hood troops. The jury convicted Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo of the most serious charge, attempting to use a weapon of mass...Tags: Kentucky, Court Preliminary, Luby's Incorporated, Dining and Drinking, Employees
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Lori to take religious freedom message to Washington
As Catholic institutions across the country sue the Obama administration over new health insurance rules, Baltimore's new archbishop is scheduled to speak in Washington this week at a conference focusing on "Rising Threats to American Religious Freedom."...Tags: Civil Rights, Separation of Church and State, Birth Control, Minority Groups, Justice and Rights
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Notre Dame, catholic groups sue over federal contraception mandate
The University of Notre Dame and "a diverse group of plaintiffs" filed lawsuits Monday challenging the federal mandate that religious employers offer health insurance that includes coverage of contraceptives and birth control services, Notre Dame...
Tags: Civil Rights, Birth Control, Washington, DC, Laws, Colleges and Universities
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Illinois dioceses, other Catholic groups sue over White House insurance mandate
The Roman Catholic dioceses of Springfield and Joliet have joined 41 other religious institutions filing simultaneous lawsuits that challenge the Obama administration's mandate that many religious employers have their health insurance cover the cost of...
Tags: Separation of Church and State, Labor Legislation, Kathleen Sebelius, Trials, Litigation
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Notre Dame, Catholic Diocese, others file suit regarding HHS mandate
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND — The University of Notre Dame, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and several other area organizations filed suit Monday challenging the constitutionality of a federal regulation that requires religious organizations to...Tags: Timothy Dolan, Insurance, Justice and Rights, Colleges and Universities, Labor Legislation
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Catholic nonprofits decry birth control rule
South Bend TribuneThis story was originally published Jan. 26, 2012. Area Catholic colleges and other religious-based employers are considering their options in the wake of a federal order that they must provide birth-control coverage to women employees by Aug. 1, 2013....Tags: Civil Rights, Birth Control, Hospitals and Clinics, General Practitioners, Colleges and Universities
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Religious freedom
I applaud the Tribune for its support of civil unions in Illinois, its recommendation that Congress repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and its recognition of growing support for gay marriage in the United States generally (Editorial, May 14). The Trib...Tags: Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Justice and Rights, Politics
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Thou shalt not display the Ten Commandments at a public school?
Is displaying the Ten Commandments alongside copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Star-Spangled Banner, Magna Carta and other documents at a Virginia public high school an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion? Or is it part of...
Tags: Human Interest, Civil Rights, Separation of Church and State, Justice and Rights, Judges
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Transcript: Read Mitt Romney's full address to Liberty University
Reaching out to a 30,000-strong Christian crowd at Liberty University on Saturday, Mitt Romney delivered the school's commencement address, half congratulating the students, and half delivering campaign remarks. In the speech, Romney reiterated his...
Tags: Human Interest, Elections, Dick Armey, Colleges and Universities, Justice and Rights
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Anti-abortion group defends Bishop Jenky's controversial comments
WSBT-TV ReporterNOTRE DAME – A group made up of members from the infamous “ND 88,” people who were arrested and charged with trespassing when President Obama spoke at the university's 2009 commencement, did not hold back during a demonstration outside...Tags: Jesus Christ, Colleges and Universities, Health, Education, Politics
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Florida voters face choice over religion, politics
It sounds as appealing as apple pie: ensuring religious freedom.
In reality, a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution facing the state's voters is a much more complicated, and combustible, combination of religion and politics.
Already, activists...Tags: Civil Rights, Separation of Church and State, Nova Southeastern University, Social Services, Elections
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In Theory: Is religious liberty under attack?
A recent poll has discovered that the majority of Americans don't think religious liberty is under attack. The Public Religion Research Institute's survey found that 56% of those questioned thought their religious freedoms are not threatened, compared...Tags: Separation of Church and State, Elections, Justice and Rights, Death and Dying Customs, Religious Conflicts
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