US Bank Denies Link to Hamas Money
US banking giant Citibank appealed to the US Treasury Department Tuesday for guidance on how to handle Israeli concerns it is being used to funnel money to Hamas terrorists in Palestinian areas.
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Powell Urges Mideast Leaders to Focus on Saddam
During his whirlwind “listening tour” to the Middle East, US Secretary of State Colin Powell is finding his efforts to urge Arab leaders to re-enlist in an American-led alliance against resurgent Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is complicated by increasing hostility towards Israel and the US.
Environmentalists, Pro-Abortionists May Benefit from Clinton’s Final Act
(AgapePress) – It appears President Clinton is going to spend his final weeks in office pushing through regulations which do not need Congressional approval. Many of them are aimed at appeasing traditional Democratic support groups such as environmentalists and pro-abortionists.
Columnist Says Gay-Friendly Media Has Failed to Report “Gay Gene” Does Not Exist
WASHINGTON, DC (AgapePress) – In 1994, the media was full of reports that a “gay gene” had been discovered and there was finally proof that homosexuality was a naturally occurring lifestyle. However, those reports have died out and research has ended, says Boston Herald columnist Don Feder.
Bush Takes Lead in New Poll Despite Barrage of Media Attacks
(AgapePress) – A new poll shows George W. Bush regaining the lead over Al Gore. The news comes amidst a flurry of media reports this week which have put Bush in a very negative light.
Pagans Seek School Grounds Rally After Christian “We Still Pray” Event
ASHEVILLE, NC (AgapePress) – Reynolds High School, scene of last week’s “We Still Pray” rally, might soon be seeing another religious gathering on its grounds. This time, a regional pagan group is asking to use the facilities.
Clinton Decision on Embryonic Cell Research Labeled “Unethical” and “Immoral”
The Clinton Administration yesterday released federal guidelines allowing research using human embryos. A leading pro-life advocate says the idea is unethical and immoral.
Al Gore’s Vision of Global Salvation
“Earth in the Balance is a brilliantly written, prophetic, even holy book, clearly pointing the way we need to change to assure the survival of our grandchildren. I pray it will have the dramatic impact it deserves — and must have for our collective salvation.” [1] M. Scott Peck, whose Road Less Traveled has become a freeway to global oneness.
Report Says Clinton Diverted Fire Prevention Funds to New Monuments, Land Purchases
(AgapePress) – While crews continue to battle forest fires across the Midwest, a report out of Washington says President Clinton recently redirected funds for such needs to some of his pet projects.
Methodist Pastors Being Disciplined for Taking Stand Against Homosexuality
(AgapePress) – Some pastors within the United Methodist Church are paying a big price for opposing same-sex unions and other liberal church policies.
Analysts Say Clinton’s Convention Speech Toots His Own Horn More Than It Praises Gore
AgapePress) – President Clinton took center stage at the Democratic convention last night. Going into the speech, analysts said he needed to use the opportunity to promote Al Gore. They believe the President failed to do that.
New Software from AT&T May Benefit Internet Pornographers and Pedophiles
(AgapePress) – A family advocate says new software designed by AT&T to allow anonymous postings on the Internet will benefit criminals, including pornographers and pedophiles. That anonymity is becoming easier with new encryption software developed by AT&T researcher Lorrie Cranor.
Attorney Says Courts Are Aiding Sex Industry’s Internet Marketing Scheme
(AgapePress) – A pro-family attorney says the Internet is becoming a place where anything goes–and the courts are not helping.
Demo Fundraiser at Playboy Mansion Causing Headaches on Eve of Convention
(AgapePress) – The battle within the Democratic Party over next week’s planned fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion has turned into an all-out war between Al Gore and a rebel Democratic congresswoman. Meanwhile, some are accusing the Vice President of hypocrisy in publicly denouncing the event.
Voting Record Indicates Lieberman Not as “Conservative” as Media Says
(AgapePress) – Many politicians and members of the media portray Senator Joseph Lieberman as the ideal Vice Presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket. A spokesman for a pro-life group, however, say Lieberman is far from being conservative–especially when it comes to the lives of unborn babies.
‘War is Hell’ but the Last Living U.S. D-Day Chaplain, is still Pointing People towards Heaven
WHITTIER, CA (August 8, 2000) — Lt. Col. George Russell Barber, the last living chaplain who was at the Omaha Beach, Normandy, landing on D-Day, says that “war is hell”, but that doesn’t stop him from proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ that points people towards heaven.
Lieberman–Chosen to Deflect GOP’s “Immoral Behavior” Darts?
(AgapePress) – Democratic strategists say Al Gore chose Senator Joseph Lieberman to be his running mate for one reason, and one reason alone. They say something had to be done to dull the Republican’s attack of linking Gore to Bill Clinton’s immoral behavior.
Pro-Life Bill Would Legally Classify Baby Outside of Womb as a Person To Be Protected
(AgapePress) – Most pro-life advocates agree that human life begins at the moment of conception. However, there are pro-abortion forces who would deny a child’s right to life even after birth. An important new pro-life bill–the Born Alive Infants Protection Act–would establish a federal law recognizing that an infant is legally alive once he or she is completely outside the mother’s womb.
“Social Conservatives” Report Some Success With GOP Convention Delegates
WASHINGTON, DC (AgapePress) – This week at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, pro-life supporters and other conservative advocates have been active in and around the convention center. Some are feeling their efforts are beneficial to their cause, while others are feeling they are being taken for granted.
Attorney Says Boy Scout Case in Connecticut May Influence Future Cases
(AgapePress) – A pro-family attorney says the recent Supreme Court decision in the Boy Scout case could have a trickle-down effect.
A state agency in Connecticut determined last May that the Boy Scouts were in violation of the state’s discrimination laws. As a result, they were dropped from a list of charities that state workers can support through their payroll deduction plan. The Scouts claim that it is because of their opposition to homosexuality. But a federal judge in Connecticut ruled in favor of the Boy Scouts, ordering that they be put back on the list of charitable organizations.