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on February 9, 2017 in World News

Rep. Kevin Brady: Johnson Amendment Repeal Frees Churches from Political Targeting

by Neil W. McCabe The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee told Breitbart News he supports President Donald Trump’s promise to repeal the Johnson Amendment, a gag rule on certain non-profit and religious entities tying their non-profit status to their abstaining from political speech. “Churches across America want to be free to practice their faith without worrying about Washington targeting their religious freedom,” said Rep. Kevin Brady (R.-Texas), who succeeded Speaker Paul Ryan (R.-Wis.) leading the powerful panel. “As House Republicans advance pro-growth tax reform, I intend to include repealing the damaging effects of the Johnson amendment,” said Brady,… View Article

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on February 9, 2017 in World News

Quebec Govt. Publicly Denounces Critical Canadian Journalist

by Chris Tomlinson The provincial government of Quebec has passed a motion to “rectify” the opinion of Canadian commentator J.J. McCullough after he wrote an opinion piece for The Washington Post asking why “progressive” Quebec has had so many mass shootings. Mr. McCullough wrote his article entitled, “Why Does ‘Progressive’ Quebec Have So Many Massacres?” two days after police arrested 27-year-old Alexandre Bisonette who is suspected of killing six Muslims during their Sunday evening prayers in Quebec City.  The cartoonist and political commentator noted that despite the “progressive” left wing politics of the province, the number of mass shootings was much higher than other provinces… View Article

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on February 8, 2017 in World News

Georgia Republicans Reintroduce Campus Carry Despite Governor’s Opposition

by AWR Hawkins Georgia state Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) reintroduced campus carry Tuesday despite the fact that Governor Nathan Deal (R) sided with Michael Bloomberg-funded Everytown for Guns Safety and vetoed similar legislation last year. Deal vetoed campus carry on May 3, 2016, after arguing for its passage months earlier. But Ballinger is determined, and WABE reports that she and 15 co-sponsors are pushing campus carry during the 2017 legislative session. The bill allows concealed carry permit holders to carry on public college and university campuses for self-defense, but “does not allow guns in student housing and sports stadiums.” Currently,… View Article

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