House of Representatives passed the Pledge Protection Act of 2005.In July the House of Representatives passed the Pledge Protection Act of 2005 (H.R.2389), leaving only the Senate (S.1046) to prevent passage of the act that would prevent federal courts from hearing cases challenging or interpreting rights granted by the First Amendment as they relate to the Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. . Opponents of the legislation believe such an erosion of judicial independence could pave PAVE Cardiology A clinical trial–Post AV Node Ablation Evaluation the way to preventing federal judges from ruling on other controversial social issues, from abortion to school vouchers school vouchers, government grants aimed at improving education for the children of low-income families by providing school tuition that can be used at public or private schools. to school prayer. Karen Ann Gajewski is a freelance editor and an editorial consultant to the Humanist hu·man·ist n. 1. A believer in the principles of humanism. 2. One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. 3. a. A classical scholar. b. A student of the liberal arts. . |
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