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House backs God, English in resolution

Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — America should reserve a place for God in the public domain and speak English when doing government business, according to a symbolic measure passed 50-17 in the House. Rep. Rich Jarvis's resolution, HCR 44, Thursday was aimed at asserting states' rights under the Constitution's 10th Amendment. The Meridian Republican argued keeping English as the language of government and business would keep America an "English-speaking nation." Jarvis's measure also urged that "references to God should be welcome in all public places and public verse." It now goes to the Senate; you can read the resolution here.



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