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U.S. Senate Committee Casts Anti-Marriage Vote

Nov 10, 2011JerryMarriageDOMA, File Cabinet, Marriage

From Family Research Council: “Family Research Council criticized the Senate Judiciary Committee today for its vote to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The Defense of Marriage Act was approved in 1996 by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in both houses of Congress (342-67 in the House, 85-14 in the Senate) and signed into law by President Clinton.”

We stand with our friends at Family Research Council in their criticism of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which appears to be more concerned with playing political games than defending marriage.

Former Lottery Director Spent 27% of Working Days Out of State

Nov 10, 2011JerryArkansas LotteryArkansas Legislature, Arkansas Lottery, File Cabinet

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports on auditor findings that reveal former lottery chiefs—Director Ernie Passailaigue and Vice President for Gaming David Barden—spent a considerable amount of their working days out of the state.

Education Frustration

Nov 9, 2011JerryEducationArkansas

The following is a post from Family Council staff member Sarah Bean.

There are some days at work that I genuinely miss school. Granted, those days are rare and it’s more like nap time, recess, and the breaks that I miss—because I surely don’t miss all the standardized tests that were required. No, those days are long gone. Don’t misunderstand me: Education has served me well. In fact, I wish I was a better student back when I was in school. What about our kids today? How is the education system serving them?

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