Republicans Elect Steele As First Black Chairman
Michael Steele began his first full day Saturday, January 31, as America’s first black chairman of the Republican Party.
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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. House Passes Obama’s Stimulus Package
Confronted by the worst financial crisis in decades, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $819 billion economic stimulus package, the biggest in the country’s history.
Plight Gitmo Prisoners Unclear Despite Obama’s Plans
The future of hundreds of detainees in the United States prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, remained unclear Wednesday, January 28, despite President Barack Obama’s promise to close the controversial facility for terrorism suspects.
Obama “Forcing” Christians To Embrace Homosexuality, Conservatives Warn
Conservative groups have warned that Christian business owners and others who oppose the homosexual life style may soon be forced to embrace homosexuality under new plans announced by U.S. President Barack Obama.
Obama Approves Funding Abortions Worldwide
Pro-life activists were weighing their options Monday, January 26, after President Barack Obama signed an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option.
U.S. Judge Bans Moment of Silence in Illinois Schools
Schools in the American state of Illinois were pressured Monday, January 26, to abandon a moment of silence for prayer or reflection, after a judge ruled the practice was “unconstitutional” and “forced religion” upon minors.
U.S. Supreme Court Kills Child Online Protection Act
The federal government was weighing its options Friday, January 23, after the United States Supreme Court refused to hear a case on whether to save the controversial “Child Online Protection Act” (COPA), which was heavily criticized by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Governments Race To Nationalize Banks Amid Global Meltdown
Cheer, hope, and optimism seemed the main emotions during the historic inauguration of President Barack Hussein Obama as the United States’ first African-American president.
Obama Pressured To End U.S. Abstinence Education
A day after his inauguration, United States President Barack Obama faced pressure to end funding for abstinence-only sex education.
Medical Emergency Senator Kennedy; Obama Concerned
The inauguration lunch of President Barack Obama was overshadowed Tuesday, January 20, by a medical emergency involving Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy.
Barack Obama Warns Of Crisis In Inauguration Speech
Barack Hussein Obama, sworn in as the United States 44th president Tuesday, January 20, warned his nation it would face challenges ahead “amidst crisis” but said its faith in God would help it to overcome the economic troubles, wars and terrorist threats. Following is a full version of Obama’s inauguration speech in front of an estimated crowd of nearly two million people.
Pastor Warren Praying “In Jesus Name” For Obama
On January 20, 2009, Rick Warren led the United States in a prayer just before Barack Obama was sworn in as the newly elected President of the United States. Read the entire prayer.
BREAKING NEWS: Obama Sworn In As First African-American President (WRAPUP)
Barack Hussein Obama became the country’s first ever African-American president Tuesday, January 20, at an inauguration in the nation’s capital attended by as many two million people.
Gay Bishop To Pray For Obama Without Bible
Preparations were underway for the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church to pray, without using a Bible, at the start of ceremonies leading up to the inauguration of Barack Obama as the United States’ first black president on Tuesday, January 20.
“Miracle” Landing In Hudson River; All Survive
Survivors of a spectacular crash landing into the Hudson River thanked God on Friday, January 16, that the right pilot at the right time guided a crippled US Airways jetliner safely into the Hudson River — saving all 155 people aboard.
US Airbus Crashes In New York
A US Airways Airbus A320 plane came down in the Hudson River in New York City, Thursday, January 15, and ships rushed to the scene to rescue passengers.
Christians Rush To Record Floods in Washington; 40,000 Evacuate
There was more flooding in several parts of the northwestern U.S. state of Washington Friday, January 9, where previous floods, mudslides and avalanches already kept tens of thousands of people from homes and endangered drinking water supplies.
Yellowstone Shakes Raise Fears Of Massive Eruption
Scientists were watching the United States’ famous Yellowstone National Park, Tuesday, January 6, after hundreds of earthquakes there late December and last week — prompting fears they are the prelude to the world’s most powerful volcanic eruption.
Banks Get $15 Billion Despite Transparency Concerns
The United States Treasury Department says it has supplied another $15 billion to seven banks through its Capital Purchase Program to help them overcome the worst economic crisis in a generation.
U.S. Debt: “A Ticking Time Bomb”
The United States faces a financial “time bomb” as its national debt is to jump by $2 trillion this year and United States President-elect Barack Obama and congressional Democrats consider a massive spending package, economists have warned.