Political Issues News
 How churches can mix religion and politics legally (Church Central) Is it permissible for a minister or other member of the clergy to endorse a candidate from the pulpit? No. To speak on political issues of interest? That depends on whether the issue could be tied to backing a particular candidate.
SC may rule on political issues of MOA (Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines—Chief Justice Reynato Puno Sunday raised the possibility that the Supreme Court would set aside attempts by the Arroyo administration to make the deal on an expanded Bangsamoro homeland moot and academic and rule on political issues brought up by its opponents.
Business-labor ballot fight piques fundraising (Denver Post) The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce's political-issues committee raised nearly $1.1 million during the most recent reporting period, according to secretary of state filings.
Brooks Patterson Responds to Mayor Guilty Plea (WXYZ-TV Detroit) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has released a statement regarding Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's Guilty Plea. Brooks Patterson has often been at odds with Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on political issues.
Chamber group raises $1.1 million, union group $569,000 (Denver Post) The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce's political issues committee raised nearly $1.1 million during the most recent reporting period, according to filings with the secretary of state.
Top Scoops (Scoop.co.nz) Audio: Today in Parliament for Wednesday 3 September, 2008: ... Tom Frewen presents the day's big political issues raised during Parliament's question time and general debate..
Palin draws scrutiny over family, political issues (Arizona Daily Star) WASHINGTON — GOP vice presidential pick Sarah Palin accepted at least $4,500 in campaign contributions in the same fundraising scheme at the center of a public corruption scandal that led to the indictment of Sen. Ted Stevens.
[Best Bets] Friday, September 5 (Jackson Free Press) This week’s edition of Radio JFP on WLEZ 103.7 FM airs at noon as hosts Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey discuss Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin and other national political issues.
Cheney urges divided Ukraine to unite against Russia 'threat' (AFP via Yahoo! News) US Vice President Dick Cheney urged Ukraine's leaders on Friday to unite against the "threat" posed by Russia at separate talks with the country's deeply divided president and prime minister.
Cheney blames Russia for Ukraine's woes (AFP via Yahoo! News) US Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday pledged support for Ukraine and pointed to Russia as the reason for the country's woes as he held talks with the squabbling president and prime minister.
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