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Subject: Homos_xuality takes Congress by storm - OneNewsNow Daily News Summary (Friday, June 13, 2008)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:09:44 -0500

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Today's Poll: Homosexual caucus in Congress Homosexuality takes Congress by storm Fifty-two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have joined together to create the House Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus. Their objective? To promote the homosexual agenda in Congress. Library shuts out Christians -- and everybody else An Ohio county public library has closed its meeting rooms to the public rather than allow them to be used by a Christian group. Oregon says cheaper to die than treat Thus far Oregon is the only state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, which is loosely regulated. But respect for life may be facing another threat there. Neutrality in culture war lauded Pro-family leaders are commending ExxonMobil for remaining neutral in the cultural battle over homosexual rights. July 4th -- 'Radio Independence Day'? A conservative organization is urging members of Congress to pass a bill that would permanently ban the so-called "Fairness Doctrine." Americans 'fed up' with high energy prices Republican Congressman Joe Wilson may have been pointing out the obvious when he told members of the House that Americans are "fed up" with rising energy prices. Bush gets warm welcome at Vatican ROME Pope Benedict XVI took President Bush on a rare stroll through the lush grounds of the Vatican Gardens on Friday, stopping at a grotto where the pontiff ... Rising water forces evacuation of Iowa hospital CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa Rising water from the Cedar River forced the evacuation of a downtown hospital Friday after residents of more than 3,000 homes fled for higher ... Senate Banking Chairman facing mortgage allegations WASHINGTON Democrat Christopher Dodd who heads the Senate Banking Committee reportedly received two mortgages under a special Countrywide Financial Corp. program that gave preferential interest rates to "friends" of ... U.S. is taking lead in 10-billion dollar global warming fund OSAKA, Japan Although there is growing skepticism over the reality of global warming, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson today urged other Group of Eight industrialized ... Fox News hires Mike Huckabee LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Mike Huckabee, a former Republican presidential hopeful, has been hired by Fox News Channel as a political commentator. "Gov. Huckabee's campaign experience and knowledge of politics ... Bush to convert... Ron Paul drops ... Cedar Rapids I... Tornado survivo...   U.S. Clinton speaks at graduation of Calif. 8th graders There was far less pomp in these circumstances, but Bill Clinton did give a Southern California commencement speech this week. Shuttle retirement will hurt Florida's Space Coast In the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the countdown has begun in the towns that run on the space program\'s clock. Rising water forces evacuation of Iowa hospital Rising water from the raging Cedar River that has swamped Cedar Rapids has now forced the evacuation of a downtown hospital. Kan. residents assess damage after deadly twisters As a tornado bore down on their town, Debby Peterson and her husband knew they had to find shelter. Their own home didn\'t have a basement, so they ran to their neighbor\'s. Manson follower Susan Atkins mulled for release Former Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins, convicted in the 1969 murder of actress Sharon Tate, could soon be released from prison because she is near death, authorities said.   Business Inflation rate jumps by biggest amount in 6 months Inflation shot up in May at the fastest pace in six months, pushed higher by soaring costs for gasoline and other types of energy. Inflation jumps by biggest amount in 6 months Inflation shot up in May at the fastest pace in six months, pushed higher by soaring costs for gasoline and other types of energy. Stock futures rise after consumer price data Wall Street is heading for a higher opening after a government report indicated that consumer prices in May rose at a slightly faster pace than expected due to higher energy prices. Stock futures narrowly mixed ahead of consumer data Stock futures were narrowly mixed Friday ahead of key data on inflation and consumer sentiment. Government bond prices extended their slump, driving yields on the 10-year Treasury to new highs for the year. Stocks head for lower open ahead of consumer data Wall Street headed for a decline Friday ahead of key data on inflation and consumers\' state of mind. Government bonds extended their slump, driving the 10-year Treasury yield to new highs for the year.   General Friday's Sports Scoreboard Thursday's Sports Scoreboard Sunday's Sports Scoreboard Sunday's Sports ScoreboardAll Times EasternAmerican LeagueDetroit 5, Cleveland 2 -9N.Y. Yankees 6, Kansas City 3-8Toronto 5, Baltimore 4 FBoston 2, Seattle 1-8Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota 1 -3L.A. Angels 0, Oakland 0 -1T Saturday's Sports Scoreboard Saturday's Sports ScoreboardAll Times EasternAmerican LeagueN.Y. Yankees 12, Kansas City 11FBaltimore 9, Toronto 5 FDetroit 8, Cleveland 4 FBoston 11, Seattle 3 FChicago White Sox 11, Minnesota 2FTampa Bay 5, Texas 4 FL.A. Wednesday's Sports Scoreboard   World Study sees discrepancies in VA care for men, women Women veterans aren\'t receiving the same quality of outpatient care as men at many Department of Veterans Affairs\' facilities, according to an agency review obtained exclusively by The Associated Press. Suspected Syrian arms trafficker extradited to US The U.S. Embassy in Madrid says suspected Syrian arms dealer Monzer al-Kassar is being extradited to the United States. Review finds discrepancies in VA care for men, women A review by the Department of Veterans Affairs finds that women veterans aren\'t receiving the same quality of outpatient care as men at about one-third of its facilities. Israel OKs 1,300 east Jerusalem homes Israel on Friday confirmed plans to build 1,300 more apartments in east Jerusalem, immediately drawing the ire of Palestinians who accused it of sabotaging already rocky peace efforts. Opposition: Police ordered to bring Biti to court An opposition lawyer says a Zimbabwean judge has ordered police to bring the No. 2 opposition leader to court Saturday.   Politics Caroline Kennedy brings discretion to veep search Caroline Kennedy lives a very private life with a very public profile. It\'s the perfect skill set for her newest assignment. Ron Paul says campaign to 'shift gears' Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul said Thursday night he is ending his campaign but will keep spreading his message by working to help elect libertarian-leaning Republicans to public office around the country. Campaign: Michelle Obama never used word 'Whitey' Democrat Barack Obama\'s campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word "whitey" in a speech from the church pulpit as it launched a Web site to debunk rumors about him and his wife. McCain pushing free trade; plans speech in Canada John McCain is bullish on free trade. The country isn\'t. Yet McCain doesn\'t miss many opportunities to reproach Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama\'s emerging opposition to international trade deals. Obama campaign: Wife never used the word 'Whitey' Democrat Barack Obama\'s campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word "whitey" in a speech from the church pulpit as he launched a Web site to debunk rumors about himself and his wife.   Sports Celtics roar back, beat Lakers 97-91 in Game 4 When the final horn sounded, after his team had pulled together and staged perhaps the greatest comeback in its famed history, Paul Pierce doubled over in exhaustion. Stern: NBA referees don't manipulate games Not perfect, but not crooked. NBA referees are honest, and so are their mistakes. Johnson shows up for Bengals, then drama begins Chad Johnson showed up for the start of the Cincinnati Bengals\' mandatory minicamp on Thursday. Beyond that, nothing was clear. 3 Bills, official subpoenaed in hit-and-run case Rookie receiver James Hardy was one of three Buffalo Bills players subpoenaed Thursday to testify before a grand jury looking into a hit-and-run accident involving running back Marshawn Lynch\'s SUV. Cubs' Soriano hopes to be back sooner than 6 weeks