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GOVERNMENT POLICY
Illegal Immigration Costs Texas $4.5-$6 Billion Annually
New analysis shows Education Costs continue to drive state expenditures
Source: www.texasinsider.org, April 24, 2009
A new study of the costs of illegal immigration to Texas shows that the Lone Star State spends at least $4.5 billion annually on expenditures directly related to illegal immigrants. Furthermore, if recent estimates from the Pew Hispanic Center on the student population in Texas are accurate, the number could rise to as high as $6 billion annually.
The Legacy of Communism Within the Black Community
Source: http://onenation-overcomer.blogspot.com, Rev. Melvin Johnson, Friday, April 24, 2009
William Edward Burghardt Dubois is one of the most revered patriarchs of the African American community. From the turn of the 20th century, he has fought to bring prosperity and success to blacks in America; however, it has been the way he has struggled to do so pose the problem.
Throw out bums, not this guy
Source: www.wnd.com, Joseph Farah, April 24, 2009
Seldom will you ever hear me beg an incumbent member of Congress to seek re-election. But that's what I am about to do today having learned that Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., is still not sure he will seek a second term in 2010.
EDUCATION POLICY
High Schoolers Elect the Bible Now!
Source: http://politicalhope.blogspot.com, 4/09/09
Led by Representative Warren Chisum and the Free Market Foundation, the 80th Texas Legislature (2007) passed a bill that affirmed the right of public schools to offer an Elective Bible Class.
Parents: Required sex ed violates daughter's rights
Challenging school program for teaching kids 'feel good' promiscuity
Source: www.wnd.com, Bob Unruh, April 22, 2009
Parents of a school-age girl in Germany who were convicted and fined for refusing to allow her to take a mandatory sex-ed class and preventing her from participating in a required "body" play are appealing their case to the European Court of Human Rights.
ECONOMIC POLICY
Merritt's $4-Million Pig Won't Fly, Literally
Source: www.empowertexans.com, M. Q. Sullivan, Thu, 04/23/2009
A $4.3 million helicopter will have to be purchased by the Department of Public Safety and based in Longview under an amendment added, without a vote, to the House version of the state budget by Rep. Tommy Merritt (R-Longview). But it's a bird that won't take flight: no money for pilots or maintenance. This flightless bird isn't just a taxpayer turkey, it's an earth-bound porker.
Texas' Earmark King And Queen
Source: www.empowertexans.com, M. Q. Sullivan, Wed, 04/22/2009
Who wants to be the ruling couple of earmarks in Texas? What first family of waste would build a Texas-size bridge to nowhere? Behold the heftiest of the special-interest spenders: State Rep. Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin) and State Rep. Pete Gallego (D-Alpine). She wants to spend your money big, while he spreads it thick.
Statement by Lt. Governor David Dewhurst on Job Rankings for Texas Cities
Source: http://www.ltgov.state.tx.us, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst today released the following statement in response to Forbes.com rankings for America's "Best Cities for Jobs." "I am extremely pleased Forbes recently found the top five large metro areas in the United States for jobs are all right here in Texas, as well as the top areas for both small and midsized cities," Lt. Governor Dewhurst said. "The Texas economy remains stronger than virtually any other state because we've worked hard to keep taxes low, help businesses succeed and create jobs for our citizens. The Forbes rankings are further proof that Texas is open for business and Texans are ready to get to work."
Taxes And Fees In Transportation
Source: www.empowertexans.com, Gerry H., Mon, 04/20/2009
We knew it was coming. The John Carona tax beast, SB855, is now getting heard in the Texas House, thanks to Rep. Vicki Truitt. That'll happen tomorrow. Every conservative taxpayer group has taken a stand against these bills.
Did the Senate pass an income tax light?
Source: www.texaspolicy.com, Justin Keener, Mon, April 20, 2009
Senate Bill 855, the local option transportation tax bill adopted by the Senate last week, would allow local communities to call an election to raise taxes and fees to pay for light rail, roads, and hike & bike trails. One modification to the bill, which was praised by several newspapers, was a provision that requires counties that implement these new taxes and fees to “establish an exemption, waiver, or partial reduction for individuals of low or moderate income who demonstrate significant financial hardship.” This would apply to four of the proposed six new revenue mechanisms, including the emissions fee, driver’s license fee, mobility fee, and new resident fee.
RELIGION
Obama Uses Sermon on the Mount to Elevate Speeches
The president has used the mountainside sermon several times in recent years to explain policy.
Source: www.christianitytoday.com | Daniel Burke, Religion News Service | 4/24/2009
WASHINGTON — In a 2006 speech here, then-Sen. Barack Obama said Jesus' Sermon on the Mount was so "radical" the Defense Department wouldn't survive its application. Earlier this month, the new president suggested the economy couldn't get along without it.
How to Shrink a Church
It's not that easy, but hopefully it's the new evangelical trend.
Source: www.christianitytoday.com | Mark Galli | posted 4/23/2009
The "strict-church thesis" says that strict religions thrive while lenient religions decline. This has been a favorite among evangelicals since first articulated in Dean Kelly's 1972 Why Conservative Churches Are Growing.
SOCIAL POLICY
Henrietta Hughes still struggling
Source: Nick Spinetto, www.WINKNews.com, Apr 21, 2009
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Henrietta Hughes is still struggling to make ends meet. Unemployed and homeless, she caught national attention during President Obama's visit to Fort Myers when she asked for his help. After her plea, Hughes was given a free place to stay, but she still can't find a job and may soon find herself homeless again.
Vote will protect unborn beginning at conception
'Victory serves as example to other nations'
Source: www.wnd.com, Bob Unruh, April 24, 2009
Lawmakers working on a new constitution for the Dominican Republic have voted overwhelmingly to protect life, specifying in the document that "the right to life is inviolable from conception until death."
CWA Encourages Miss California
Source: www.cwalac.org
Miss California Carrie Prejean answered a question in the Miss USA contest. Asked if states should allow same-sex "marriage" she responded, "I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman." And for that, Hollywood and homosexual activists are viciously attacking her.
GOP Advised to Abandon Marriage – and Relevance
Source: http://cmc.rodparsley.com, Friday, April 24, 2009
Steve Schmidt came out of the closet earlier this month. The manager of John McCain’s presidential campaign said publicly what he apparently has long believed privately: that the Republican party should abandon its support of the traditional definition of marriage.
An Ugly Secret
Source: www.breakpoint.org, Chuck Colson, 4/20/2009
Domestic Violence within the Church
A woman I’ll call “Marleen” went to her pastor for help. “My husband is abusing me,” she told him. “Last week he knocked me down and kicked me. He broke one of my ribs.” Marleen’s pastor was sympathetic. He prayed with Marleen—and then he sent her home. “Try to be more submissive,” he advised. “After all, your husband is your spiritual head.”
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