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On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to discuss President Obama's State of the Union Address.  Dr. Ray Bohlin will be on to discuss Probe Ministries' new research and effort to reverse disturbing trends in the millenial generation.  Brigadier General Douglas Lee (Ret.-USA) will be talking about the military chaplains standing up for religious liberty.

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January 27, 2012

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) to discuss the state of the pro-life movement. Michael Clancy, photographer of the famous "Hand of Hope" picture, will talk about the story behind the famous image.

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January 27, 2012

In a new Star Wars game, the biggest threat to the empire may be homosexual activists!

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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - January 27, 2012
January 27, 2012

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) to discuss the state of the pro-life movement. Michael Clancy, photographer of the famous "Hand of Hope" picture, will talk about the story behind the famous image.


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Rebel Fleet Surrenders to Gay Empire
January 27, 2012

In a new Star Wars game, the biggest threat to the empire may be homosexual activists!


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NY Planned Parenthood Has No Class. No, Seriously.
January 26, 2012

In one New York school district, Planned Parenthood is the one getting expelled!


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Today's Issues January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to discuss President Obama's State of the Union Address.


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In This Congress, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
January 25, 2012

People are starting to use an f-word to describe Congress: "futile!"


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Girl Scouts Keep Cookie Dough for Political Activism
January 24, 2012

Someone else has their hand in the Girl Scouts' cookie jar--and it's not who you think it is.


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Today's Issues January 24, 2012
January 24, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) to discuss the recent March for Life in Washington, D.C.


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Indiana's BMV Drives People to Distraction
January 23, 2012

It looks like homosexuals are taking their message on the road--at least in one Midwestern state.


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One Small Step for Man, One Giant Bleep for Mankind
January 20, 2012

Network television is defending an f-word-and it's not family!


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) to discuss the upcoming legislative session. Dr. Ed Feulner, President of The Heritage Foundation, will also join me to discuss the Values Bus tour.


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Movie Slump Sends Hollywood Reeling
January 19, 2012

People aren't going to as many movies these days--and who can blame them? As far as Hollywood is concerned, it's not art if it doesn't offend!


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Today's Issues January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) to discuss the upcoming legislative session and ProLifeCon. Dr. Ed Feulner, President of The Heritage Foundation, will also join Tony and Tim to discuss the Values Bus tour.


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In Texas, A Womb with a View
January 18, 2012

Rick Perry may not have won in New Hampshire, but he's still got a big victory to celebrate!


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Today's Issues January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Hiram Sasser, Director of Litigation at the Liberty Institute to discuss religious liberty cases.


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Special Needs Have a Special Place in Target Ads
January 17, 2012

Target's latest ad may feature kids' clothes, but what it's really modeling is compassion.


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TV Goes From Bed to Worse
January 16, 2012

The people who say "cheaters never prosper" must not watch network television!


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - January 13, 2012
January 13, 2012

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) to discuss the federal debt crisis. Click here to sign our petition to stop New York's Attack on Faith and the First Amendment and Click here to learn more about the effort to prevent New York City from kicking "houses of worship" out of public schools.


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On Math Tests, Intact Families Equal Success
January 13, 2012

If you want your kids to do well in math, don't multiply their problems at home!


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Coburn's New Year's Resolution? Watching Congress's Waste Line
January 12, 2012

What do Congress and Texas pizza joints have in common? They're both using taxpayer dough!


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Today's Issues January 12, 2012
January 12, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Allan Parker, President, Texas Justice Foundation, to discuss the recent decision by the 5th Circuit Court to permit the enforcement of Texas' informed consent law.


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The March of the Gay Penguins?
January 11, 2012

Penguins don't fly--and neither do stories about their sexuality.


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Beware of False Profits
January 10, 2012

In 2010, Planned Parenthood definitely made capital gains on Capitol Hill.


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Today's Issues January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by New York City Councilman Fernando Cabrera and Jordan Lorence from the Alliance Defense Fund to discuss New York City's policy to ban houses of worship from city-owned spaces.


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Merry Franking Christmas!
January 09, 2012

Christmas may be over, but the controversy isn't! If you didn't get a Christmas card from your Congressman this year, don't take it personally.


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More Investors Getting Rich as Sin
January 06, 2012

When was the last time you took stock of your stocks?


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - January 6, 2012
January 06, 2012

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Sen. Rick Santorum to discuss the Senator's resounding success in Iowa and the idea of inevitability in the presidential race.


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Father's Day, Every Day
January 05, 2012

Moms can take on roles of teachers, nurses, chauffeurs, even janitors. But one job they can't fill is dad's.


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Today's Issues January 5, 2012
January 05, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by John Fund, Senior Editor of The American Spectator, to discuss the current state of the race for the GOP presidential nomination.


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Plan B No Substitute for Plan A: Abstinence!
January 04, 2012

The "morning after" pill is a prescription for disaster. But at least it's still a prescription!


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Capistrano Officials in 'Fine' Form with Home Bible Study
January 03, 2012

When Christ taught on the mountain, He didn't turn the 5,000 away because there were rules about large congregations. If He were in California today, He might have.


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Today's Issues January 3, 2012
January 03, 2012

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum to discuss the Iowa Presidential caucuses.


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Off with the Old Year, On with the New
January 02, 2012

It's not just a new day--it's a new year for our nation. I pray that as we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in our country's history, that the year 2012 will be a time of rebuilding and hope.


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Off with the Old Year, On with the New
December 30, 2011

It's not just a new day--it's a new year for our nation. I pray that as we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in our country's history, that the year 2012 will be a time of rebuilding and hope.


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More Investors Getting Rich as Sin
December 29, 2011

When was the last time you took stock of your stocks?


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Starbucks Likes Gay Marriage a Latte
December 28, 2011

Starbucks may sell coffee, but it doesn't know beans about marriage!


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Taxpayers Got Run over by a Reindeer...
December 27, 2011

The Senate's so far down Santa's naughty list that the only way they got gifts was from each other!


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Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2011

Washington, D.C. is finally quiet. All of the official Christmas parties have taken place--and, for a few days, the city will trade in all of the political commotion for the peace and tranquility of the manger.


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - December 23, 2011
December 23, 2011

On this edition of Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Pastor Naim Khoury of First Baptist Church in Bethlehem to discuss the persecution that Christians and churches are facing in the Palestinian territory.


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Taxpayers Got Run over by a Reindeer...
December 22, 2011

The Senate's so far down Santa's naughty list that the only way they got gifts was from each other!


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Here We Come A-Censoring...
December 21, 2011

If you think the malls are busy at Christmas, you should see the attorneys!


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Manger in No Danger, Say Texas Rangers
December 20, 2011

First there was no room at the inn. Now there's no room for Mary and Joseph anywhere on public property.


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The Post Office: Guilty of Religious Mailpractice?
December 19, 2011

I know seculars are trying to stamp out Christmas, but I didn't think the Post Office would take them literally!


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Neurologists: Abstinence Is a No-Brainer
December 16, 2011

If your teenagers are having sex, a group of neurologists say they need to have their head examined!


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - December 16, 2011
December 16, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) to discuss the resolution (H.Res. 489) he proposed on the House floor to stress the importance of Christmas.


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The Strategy against the Salvation Army: Clear as a Bell
December 15, 2011

The Salvation Army does a lot for America, but don't expect a ringing endorsement from homosexuals.


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Today's Issues December 15, 2011
December 15, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) to discuss his resolution on the House floor (H.Res.489), which stresses the importance of Christmas.


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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like... [Censored]
December 14, 2011

It's a good thing Santa has a warm coat, because more cities are leaving him out in the cold!


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Starbucks Likes Gay Marriage a Latte
December 13, 2011

Starbucks may sell coffee, but it doesn't know beans about marriage!


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Celebrating Baby's First--and Last?--Christmas
December 12, 2011

Planned Parenthood offers a lot of services--but who knew that hosting holiday parties was one of them?


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - December 9, 2011
December 09, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Jeanne Monahan, Director, Center for Human Dignity at FRC to discuss the recent decision by the Department of Health and Human Services to overturn an FDA directive to allow Plan B to be sold over the counter. I will also be joined by Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) to discuss the decision by Walter Reed to ban distribution of religious materials.


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N.J. Soup Kitchen Bowled over by New Rules
December 09, 2011

At one soup kitchen, volunteers are stewing over a batch of new government regulations.


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Baseball Becomes Home Base for Social Change
December 08, 2011

Major League Baseball is about to become majorly PC.


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Today's Issues December 8, 2011
December 08, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Todd Starnes of Fox News, who will stop by to discuss the recent decision by the Fort Worth Public Schools to ban Santa Claus from the classrooms.


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Weight Case Shows Government Scaling Back Parents' Rights
December 07, 2011

Think the government will mind its business on your eating habits? Fat chance!


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Pelosi Says Child Care Reform in Infant Stages
December 06, 2011

When Nancy Pelosi says she wants a "nanny state," she means a real one!


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Today's Issues December 6, 2011
December 06, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) to discuss the recent decision by Walter Reed Hospital to stop the distribution of religious items by visitors.


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A Broom with a View
December 05, 2011

Witches don't have many followers, but they sure have the military under their spell.


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Christmas Tax Puts Obama on Pines and Needles
December 02, 2011

'Tis the season for government overreach!


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - December 2, 2011
December 02, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) to discuss the recent opening of the outdoor worship center for "wiccans, druids, and earth worshippers" at the United States Air Force Academy.


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Today's Issues December 1, 2011
December 01, 2011

On "Today's Issues," Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Nutrition, Congresswoman Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio), will join me to discuss the story of the 200-pound third grader who was taken from his mother and placed in foster care because of his weight.


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Grow Your Own Transfusion
December 01, 2011

When people need a blood transfusion, they really need it! There is a constant demand for blood, and especially a need for matching donors to maintain the life-giving supply.


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November  2011

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Want to Cut Costs? Shoot for the Stars!
November 30, 2011

When Senator Tom Coburn says we're funding stars, he's not talking about NASA!


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You Gotta Have Heart!
November 29, 2011

Scientists may have found the key to our hearts--and it's closer than you'd think.


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Today's Issues November 29, 2011
November 29, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) will also join Tony and Tim to discuss the case of Joyner v. Forsyth County, where a federal appeals court allowed a lower court's decision to stand that banned praying "in Jesus' name" at public meetings.


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America's Near-Debt Experience
November 28, 2011

People are frustrated with Congress--and I can think of at least 15 trillion reasons why.


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - November 25, 2011
November 25, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Mick Mullvaney (R-S.C.) to discuss the lack of progress by Congress's Supercommittee on the budget.


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Tebow Takes a Knee... to Pray
November 25, 2011

Tim Tebow may be a rookie quarterback, but when it comes to handling criticism, he's a pro.


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In Clay County, Jesus Is Still the Potter
November 24, 2011

Clay County molds more than minds. It may also be shaping the religious liberty debate.


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Flour Power: Baker Says No to Gay 'Wedding' Cake
November 23, 2011

For one Iowa bakery, staying true to your values is no cake walk.


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Poisoning Ivy: Porn Spreads on Yale Campus
November 22, 2011

Yale University survived the American Revolution. It's the sexual revolution that almost tore it apart.


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Today's Issues November 22, 2011
November 22, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) to discuss the inept action by the Supercommittee in Congress to address the budget.


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Atheists Take Air Force Under Their Wings
November 21, 2011

Some atheists are not only god-less, they're heartless!


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - November 18, 2011
November 18, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly: I will be joined by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to discuss my recent trip to Israel.


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Looking for America's Proud? Check for the Heads That Are Bowed!
November 18, 2011

Loving God makes it easier to love America! At least that's what Pew Research thinks.


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Today's Issues November 17, 2011
November 17, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Ken Klukowski, Director of FRC's Center for Religious Liberty, to discuss the ObamaCare lawsuit that is before the U.S. Supreme Court.


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Captains Courageous: Kendrick Brothers Release another Winner
November 17, 2011

Sherwood Baptist Church is about as far away from Hollywood as you can get. And when it comes making movies, they're separated by a lot more than miles.


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Faith Can Move Mountains, But Can It Move Mountain Statues?
November 16, 2011

America's on a slippery slope when it comes to faith. And at one ski resort, it's on the slippery slopes!


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Looking for Prosperity? Bank on the Family
November 15, 2011

If you're worried about your finances, deposit more into your marriage!


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Today's Issues November 15, 2011
November 15, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) to discuss a proposal to add an Franklin Delano Roosevelt prayer to the World War II memorial. Lt. Col. Bob Maginnis (Ret.) will also join Tony and Tim to discuss his Human Events column on U.S. and Israeli relations with Iran.


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No Kidneying Around with Adult Stem Cells
November 14, 2011

Organ transplants almost always require the patient to take drugs for the rest of his or her life, to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ.


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Planned Parenthood Loves Abortion--and They Have a Funny Way of Showing It
November 11, 2011

Planned Parenthood has a sick sense of humor. And to prove it, they're sponsoring a comedy tour.


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - November 11, 2011
November 11, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly, I will be joined by Dr. Carl Moeller from Open Doors USA to discuss religious persecution around the world in repressive countries.


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Boy Meets Girl (Scouts)
November 10, 2011

The Girl Scouts are so liberal that they've lost members. They've lost money. Now they're losing respect.


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Today's Issues November 10, 2011
November 10, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Dr. Frank Turek to discuss Cisco and Bank of America's decision not to discriminate against social conservative employees over marriage.


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Mad about U: Muslims at Catholic University Demand Crosses Come Down
November 09, 2011

According to Muslims, Catholic University would be great if it just weren't so... Catholic.


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Today's Issues November 8, 2011
November 08, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) to discuss last week's hearing on conscience protections and the new health care law mandate.


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Follow the Leaders: Download FRCA's Vote Scorecard
November 08, 2011

A good man may be hard to find--but in Washington, it's almost impossible!


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In Orange County, Some Pulp Fiction
November 07, 2011

It turns out that atheists don't just need religion--they could use a class in history too!


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Captains Courageous: Kendrick Brothers Release another Winner
November 04, 2011

Sherwood Baptist Church is about as far away from Hollywood as you can get. And when it comes making movies, they're separated by a lot more than miles.


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Washington Watch Weekly Radio Show - November 4, 2011
November 04, 2011

This week on Washington Watch Weekly, I will be joined by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Utah Highway Patrol Association vs. American Atheists to allow the ruling by the 10th Circuit Court to stand.


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NYC Needs to Lessen Sex, Not Lesson It!
November 03, 2011

New Yorkers aren't just getting a crash course in sex ed--they're getting a crass course!


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Looking for America's Proud? Check for the Heads That Are Bowed!
November 02, 2011

Loving God makes it easier to love America! At least that's what Pew Research thinks.


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Today's Issues November 1, 2011
November 01, 2011

On this edition of Today's Issues, Tony and Tim will be joined by Ken Klukowski, Director, Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council and Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) to discuss the court case, Davenport v. American Atheists, and how the Supreme Court's decision to not take the case is a major set-back for religious liberty.


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In the U.K., Personal Devotion Means Professional Demotion
November 01, 2011

In the U.K., talk isn't cheap. Just ask Adrian Smith. He took a 40% pay cut for disagreeing with same-sex "marriage."


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