http://familycouncil.org Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:22:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past week, the Lottery Commission announced its suggestion that, seeing as how the lottery had performed over and above expectations, Arkansas’ college students should be awarded $5,000 scholarships if they plan to attend 4-year colleges and $2,500 if they attend 2-year colleges. There’s also been talk about giving ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=810 In this video, we take a look at the problems with trying to repeal the U.S. Military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. http://familycouncil.org/?p=799 In 1993, President Clinton signed into law the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy for the United States military. Now President Obama wants to get rid of this common-sense piece of legislation—at the very time when our military is benefiting from it the most. The ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy simply states: ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=806 In his poem The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost spoke of the decision to take the “one less traveled.” He ended the poem with the line “and that has made all the difference.” Once again, I was reminded that great reward lies along the road less traveled. ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=797 As the election season heats up and candidates are vying for your support, I have just one word of advice: Remember your values. It might seem like a simple message, but it can easily get lost—especially during a time like this. Opinions are flying at you from every direction. TV, radio ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=795 The Lottery Legislative Oversight Committee met yesterday at 1:30 p.m. Though it wasn’t a very eventful meeting, the committee did recommend some changes to current language in the lottery law. The most notable recommendations are: - Students with a G.E.D. would be eligible for scholarship money. - Scholarship money set aside for non-traditional ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=790 In this video, we take a look at how casinos encourage the expansion of gambling, increase problem gambling, hurt the local economy, stunt economic recovery, and contribute to the breakdown of families. http://familycouncil.org/?p=788 In the news, on this blog, and around the state, there’s been a lot of talk about the proposed constitutional amendment to allow casinos to be established in seven Arkansas counties. Since many Arkansans are looking for information about this amendment, I thought it appropriate to give a brief breakdown ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=786 If you had a $5,000 mortgage payment this month, would selling your $50 bicycle take care of it? No, but that’s not what President Obama seems to think. This Wednesday, President Obama will give his State of the Union Address. One of the items he is expected to propose is ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=782 Ever see a dog chase a car? Ever wonder what he would do if he caught it? I saw that Shaggy Dog movie when I was a kid. Everyone knows in real life dogs don’t drive, but they love to chase cars. That’s what our ... http://familycouncil.org/?p=779