Muslim Americans for Obama running illegal get out the vote drives at swingst...

"Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Muslim Americans for Obama running illegal get out the vote drives at swingstate mosques this week — including Noor Center UPDATE: For those who has asked about lawful voter registration drives at religious institutions, that is only legal IF the...

Pastors to Endorse Candidates from the Pulpit on Sunday

 By Albert N. Milliron On Sunday, September 28th a test of the First Amendment will ring from Churches all over the United States.  Pastors will compare the Biblical record with the two candidates...

Troops pay baggage fees on way to war zones

"(CNN) -- Some airlines are charging U.S. soldiers extra baggage fees to take their military kits with them as they set off for war. ...

Judge Won't Lift Gun Ban at the Airport

The city of Atlanta’s ban on guns at the world’s busiest airport will continue despite a new state law easing restrictions on carrying firearms in public. U.S. District Judge Marvin Shoob Monday rejected a request for a preliminary injunction against the ban filed by a...

Rome bans sleeping and singing on street

Many young travellers have enjoyed eating and sleeping on the streets of Rome but that is all now going to stop - and please don't sing! Doing any of these things will  now bring a hefty fine as Rome brings...

That's Not a Chip... That's a Pringle!

In a tax dispute ruling, a London judge announced that Pringles are not potato chips, as they do not fit the legal definition. The stackable snackables are made from dough and not potato, and the eating...

FOIA Brain Teaser: When Is An Agency Not An Agency?

"A judge ruled this week that the Office of Administration (OA), part of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests because it is not an “agency” under the law. The ruling adds to the inconsistent and somewhat arbitrary...

Beat the Smoking Ban: Smoke Weed

No, seriously. Apparently the only way to beat the new Netherlands smoking ban is by puffing on pure cannabis. Hey, it wasn't my idea."In July, the Dutch government will introduce a nationwide smoking ban in bars,...

House legislates to Help Financially Strapped Homeowners

"The House has finally approved legislation to help financially strapped homeowners who are facing foreclosure or bankruptcy. Those homeowners who have a mortgage debt as part of a foreclosure would be given a tax break by the bill, passed 386 to 27, or a reworking of a loan...

Smoking ban starts in Victoria pubs

"ALL Victorian licensed pubs, clubs, bars and gaming rooms become smoke-free from today as new laws take effect throughout the state. Those who flout the smoking ban risk $110 on-the-spot fines, rising to up to...

Do Not Call Register opens

"At last Australia’s Do Not Call registry has opened in Australia.  Hopefully this will severely curtail annoying telemarketers who call at inopportune times (for me any time).  Sadly there are some exemptions:  Politicians - Why? They have traditional media...

US to exempt children from passport law

I wonder if all those folks standing in line down at the passport office (or paying homeless people to do it for them) know that they no longer have to shell out the bucks for their kids to get legit? "Children...

Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007

"#1 Future of Internet Debate Ignored by Media Sources: Buzzflash.com, July 18, 2005 Title: “Web of Deceit: How Internet Freedom Got the Federal Ax, and Why Corporate News Censored the Story” Author: Elliot D....

CHURCH AND BLAIR GO HEAD TO HEAD IN GAY ADOPTION ROW

The Church of England has joined forces with the Catholic church in their fight to be exempt from the gay couple adoption laws.Leaders in the Catholic church say they would close their adoption agencies rather...

Cherie Blair 'split Cabinet in Catholic adoption row'

"Senior cabinet ministers have told MPs privately that Cherie Blair is the cause of the cabinet split over demands to exempt Roman Catholic adoption agencies from equality laws on gay adoption. The row intensified yesterday when the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac...

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