The Ellis County Press: NJ and VA gov. races - referendums on Obama? NJ and VA gov. races - referendums on Obama? ================================================================================ Editor on 11/03/2009 18:03:00 OBAMA\\'S POLITICAL INFLUENCE? NJ AND VA GOV. RACES - REFERENDUMS ON OBAMA? Political observers say today's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia don't bode well for either Democratic candidate -- due in part to President Obama's declining popularity and his policies that don't resonate with the voters. PERSPECTIVE: SEX ED, LIES, AND MODERN CULTURE Much of what's taught under the heading of "sex ed" in health classes actually allows for practices that are distinctly un-healthy. BELIEF IN MARRIAGE A CAREER-THREATENING STANCE A school counselor in Maine could be in trouble for holding traditional views on marriage. LEGAL CONCERNS SPARK CANCELATION OF CHRISTMAS PARADE An Ohio village's Christmas parade has been canceled amid concerns over possible lawsuits, protests, and logistical problems. IS CHIRP THE NEW TWEET? A new website has been created for people who like to 'tweet' but are upset with unwanted twitter. ChristianChirp.com was launched last week by web guru James Paris. MORE OF TODAY\\'S NEWS Virginia Govern... Va Mcdonnell Vo... Ohio mass murde... COST OF HOUSE HEALTHREFORM BILL SKYROCKETS TO 1.2 TRILLION WASHINGTON The health care bill headed for a vote in the House this week costs $1.2 trillion or more over a decade, according to HOUSE GOP OFFERS 230-PAGE HEALTH BILL WASHINGTON House Republicans have produced a health care bill to offer as an alternative to legislation by majority Democrats, focusing more on lowering costs than expanding coverage. REPORT: FULL RECOVERY OF US AUTO INVESTMENT SEEN UNLIKELY WASHINGTON Government investigators say U.S. taxpayers are unlikely to recover their $80 billion spent to save General Motors and Chrysler. The Government Accountability Office concludes that General Motors and RACES AN EARLY TEST OF OBAMA\\'S POLITICAL INFLUENCE National Political Writer WASHINGTON In a very early test of President Barack Obama's political influence, two states are choosing whether to continue Democratic rule while voters elsewhere elect CALIFORNIA MAN GETS PRISON FOR AIMING LASER AT PLANES LOS ANGELES A Southern California man who aimed a laser beam at two airliners as they approached an airport has been sentenced to 2 1 2 years in LEADERS EMBRACE CRITICISM, COWARDS SILENCE IT by Crane Durham Imagine everything that was connected to you was under a microscope. Your business, family, and friends were all covered with the intensity of OJâ€(tm)s car chase. These microscopes spotlights are operated by organizations that profit from making EMBOLDENING THE THOUGHT POLICE by David P. Smith The Orwellian concept of the “thought police” is now coming more towardfull circle with the signing into law of “hate crimes” legislation that would more appropriately be called “thought crimes” legislation. I have never yet seen GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF THE SWINE FLU by Bryan Fischer, AFA Director of Issue Analysis President Obama has been warning us for months on end now about the dangers of the swine flu, reminding us to wash our hands and cough into our arms just as any RELIGION OF PEACE by Bryan Fischer, AFA Director of Issue Analysis The 20 year old woman whose father ran her down with the family car has died. The "honor killing" is now complete.FOX, despite it's much vaunted reputation for being "fair and balanced" SEN. HATCH: IF HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATE IS UPHELD, \\'THERE IS LITERALLY NOTHING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CAN\\'T FORCE US TO DO\\' Elijah Friedeman| Senator Orrin Hatch warns about the possible repercussions of the health insurance mandate. What could be affected? Everything. DOES THE U.S. CONSTITUTION PROVIDE FOR TYRANNY? by Jerry Richardson I bet you didn't know that the Constitution provides for tyranny (unrestricted government)? Well, according to House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, apparently it does. Should Congress have the power to force citizens to buy ObamaCare even if they PLANNED PARENTHOOD LEADER LEAVES AFTER ULTRASOUND by Jeremy Wiggins "The leader of Planned Parenthood in College Station, Texas left her post after watching the ultrasound of an abortion procedure."This woman, whose name is Abby Johnson, resigned after working as a director for Planned Parenthood SEX ED LIES AND MODERN CULTURE description NOTHING BUT TRUTH 110209 PT 2 description NOTHING BUT TRUTH 110309 PT 1 description FOCAL POINT FOR 110209 PT 2 description FOCAL POINT FOR 110209 PT 1 description FOCAL POINT ON ABORTION description TODAYS ISSUES TALKS WITH JIM BROWN ON NY 23 description CURRENT EVENT: "WHITE HOUSE LIKES NEWS REPORTED ITS WAY" How to be a successful reporter in Washington: Don't ask hard questions, and be a liberal. Not necessarily in that order. WHY AM I STUDYING THIS? a short video about seeking the truth. WAKE UP AND GET TO WORK! a short film about following our calling I REMEMBER MAMA By Mary Friedeman Last month marked three years since my mother went to heaven. I find it impossible to pass through this autumn season which she loved so much without memories crowding in. Itâ€(tm)s bittersweet, and yet a precious GOOD OLD-FASHIONED FUN By Mary Friedeman This week our family engaged in what has become an annual tradition attending the county fair. But not in our countyâ€"we live in the state capital, so the big state fair comes here every fall. We have IN PRAISE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES by Mary Friedeman This afternoon I made one of my frequent book runs to a local public library branch. Actually, weâ€(tm)re fortunate to have three within a ten minute drive of our home. As I scanned the shelves and OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007