2008-12-25T00:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/40830 tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-25:/commentary/3826101 2008-12-25T00:00:00Z Wonkette: The DC Gossip Wonkette's 2008 War On Xmas Gift Guide · HR 847 To Save Santy Claus · Save Jesus' Birthday with Bumper Stickers · 3:28 PM on Thu December 25 2008. By Jim Newell 1158 Views. Tagged:. christmas,; jesus,; best war ever,; war on ch<br /><br /><a href="http://wonkette.com/405167/goodbye-war-on-christmas-2008">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-16:/commentary/3720841 2008-12-16T00:00:00Z Staring At Empty Pages Maybe HR 847 will make the unemployed among us feel better. Maybe it will give some of the 6.5% of us who are out of work the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts for their loved ones. You think? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://staringatemptypages.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-us-congress-spends-its-time-in.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-16:/commentary/3745887 2008-12-16T00:00:00Z About Paganism / Wiccan It appears that HR 847 was actually passed in 2007, not this year. I do appreciate the folks who forwarded it to me - it's definitely an important bit of news, but it apparently happened over a year ago. I apologize for not noticing the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2008/12/16/house-decides-christmas-is-good.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-13:/commentary/3782901 2008-12-13T00:00:00Z NoGodBlog.com For those of you that say "what's the big deal?", it is precisely these little, silent encroachments that can and will work towards turning this country into a theocracy. Don't believe me? Look at the recently signed H.R. 847! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://atheists.org/blog/index.php/2007/12/14/it_s_christmas_for_atheists">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-05:/commentary/3579158 2008-12-05T00:00:00Z Crooks & Liars Video Podcast shrugging and voting for resolutions like H.R. 847 'On recognizing the importance of Christmas and Christianity' is letting the camel's nose into the tent. It's not about Christ. It's about self-serving egopuffery so a bunch of corrupt <br /><br /><a href="http://crooksandliars.com/mike-finnigan/mikes-blog-roundup-59">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-03:/commentary/3667671 2008-12-03T00:00:00Z WE Blog Perhaps you’ve never heard of HR 847, but that’s your fault, not mine. I suppose you get all your news from Jay Leno and have been in a drought recently because of the writer’s strike.http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:2:. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2007/03/a_mustdo_list_f/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-22:/commentary/3424848 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Uncle Butchy's Angry Rants ... fascist government (4); firemen (1); first amendment (2); Frank Zappa (1); freedoms (4); frivolous (1); gay marriage (1); genius (1); gold digger (1); government thugs (5); gun control (2); H.R. 393 (1); H.R. 847 (1); hair loss (1) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ignorancesucks.blogspot.com/2008/11/man-i-sure-miss-frank-zappa.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-07:/commentary/3243674 2008-11-07T00:00:00Z Videos Recently Watched Look up HR 1955 Look up REX 84 Facility Look up FEMA civilian internment camps Look up HR 666 (of all things to number it) Look up HR 847 (ummm didn't I read something in the US Constitution that is a mandate to seperate church and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feed.smashits.com/~r/VideosRecentlyWatched/~3/409119457/chemtrail-results-from-day.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-25:/commentary/3424849 2008-10-25T00:00:00Z Crooks and Liars Thu, 12/13/2007 - 13:05 — Rollo Tomassi (not verified). If you teach American history, you cannot teach it without teaching Christianity. Yeah, that's just the problem. Login or register to reply. To quote the Rude One: HR 847: Are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crooksandliars.com/node/18015">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-17:/commentary/3334810 2008-10-17T00:00:00Z Crooks and Liars She's a fairly progressive dem, but she still voted for H.R.847. With everyone worried about facing an election this year, they'll never vote against something like this. Login or register to reply ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crooksandliars.com/2008/01/21/house-gop-attempting-to-rewrite-history-of-religion-in-america/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/3024521 2008-10-13T00:00:00Z Los pensamientos de una vagabunda Van Hollen votó también por HR 1955 (para resucitar el Maccartismo), votó por HR 847 (para reforzar la teocracia estadounidense), votó por Wall Street dos veces...estas experiencias y las leyes que apoyó me hicieron ver hasta tal punto ...<br /><br /><a href="http://vagabunda-watarimono.blogspot.com/2008/10/un-desafo.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/3169864 2008-10-13T00:00:00Z The World according to a Wanderer van hollen also voted for hr 1955 (which revives mccarthysm), he voted for hr 847 (for christmas and the reinforcement of american theocracy), he voted for the bailout bill twice...these experiences and the laws he supported made me see ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wanderer-watarimono.blogspot.com/2008/10/challenge.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-12:/commentary/3693877 2008-10-12T00:00:00Z Crooks and Liars Thu, 12/13/2007 - 13:05 — Rollo Tomassi (not verified). If you teach American history, you cannot teach it without teaching Christianity. Yeah, that's just the problem. Login or register to reply. To quote the Rude One: HR 847: Are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crooksandliars.com/2007/12/14/rep-steve-king-wants-christianity-taught-in-schools">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-01:/commentary/3635290 2008-09-01T00:00:00Z WE Blog Perhaps you’ve never heard of HR 847, but that’s your fault, not mine. I suppose you get all your news from Jay Leno and have been in a drought recently because of the writer’s strike.http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:2:. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2007/11/kucinich-not-al/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-26:/commentary/3466989 2008-08-26T00:00:00Z WE Blog Perhaps you’ve never heard of HR 847, but that’s your fault, not mine. I suppose you get all your news from Jay Leno and have been in a drought recently because of the writer’s strike.http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:2:. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2007/03/brownback_mildl/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-22:/commentary/3334807 2008-08-22T00:00:00Z SowerBenjamin.info I'll be honest when I say that I did appreciate the House of Representatives did to recognize Christianity (HR 847 I think it was) But I digress - I'm not going to dispute the idea that the original intent has been redefined over the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sowingoin.blogspot.com/2008/08/simple-conversation.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/commentary/3466977 2008-07-16T00:00:00Z Untitled 2 Trackback(s). Dec 19, 2007: Congress Turns Blind Eye to First Amendment….Passes H.R. 847 |; Feb 19, 2008: Is Humor, Laughter and Satire the Answer to World Peace? |. Post a Comment. Name (required). E-mail (will not be published) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thelangreport.com/religion-or-lack-of/dont-like-your-religion-start-your-own/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/commentary/3851500 2008-07-16T00:00:00Z Untitled Now I would like to believe that there is more than one Congressperson that has read or carries the Constitution of the United States besides Ron Paul.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thelangreport.com/religion-or-lack-of/congress-turns-blind-eye-to-first-amendmentpasses-hr-847/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/3466967 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z Truthout - All Articles Look into HR 847 and 1955. Google them, and pay attention. And look into who voted for them! Cowards! And you still think voting for the lesser of two evils is the best choice? WTF is wrong with your mind? If you're too scared to vote ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truthout.org/article/dear-senator-obama">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-31:/commentary/3635288 2008-05-31T00:00:00Z Wonkette Rep. King Designs Electrified Fence For Southern Border: ‘We Do This With Livestock All The Time’ [ThinkProgress]. Read More:. Stray Cat Blues · Congressman Warns Of Obama's Secret Terrorist... HR 847 To Save Santy Claus ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wonkette.com/187161/steve-king-has-a-lot-of-free-time">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-29:/commentary/3334804 2008-05-29T00:00:00Z Atheist Revolution Atheists, Put HR. 847 In Perspective. When I first heard about Congress passing H. Res. 847 for the purpose of "Recognizing the Importance of Christmas and the Christian Faith," I nearly crapped myself. Yes, I admit it. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.atheistrev.com/2007/12/atheists-put-hr-847-in-perspective.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-23:/commentary/2258071 2008-05-23T00:00:00Z Big Cynic HR 847 is also a perfect example of the kind of bipartisan bullshit that has the American people craving big-time change this November, instead of merely a return to pre-Bush business-as-usual.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bigcynic.com/2008/05/hooray-christma.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/3720843 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Brookings: Experts - EJ Dionne, Jr. Signs of its growing influence have become more numerous recently -- a Jewish member of Congress felt afraid to vote against HR 847, which was a symbolic endorsement of theocracy; Romney catered to Religious Right voters by bashing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brookings.edu/interviews/2008/0122_religion_dionne.aspx?rssid=dionnee">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/3635285 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Brookings: Topics - Elections Signs of its growing influence have become more numerous recently -- a Jewish member of Congress felt afraid to vote against HR 847, which was a symbolic endorsement of theocracy; Romney catered to Religious Right voters by bashing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brookings.edu/interviews/2008/0122_religion_dionne.aspx?rssid=religion">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-07:/commentary/2036468 2008-04-07T00:00:00Z *Sky*Star*&#39;s Blog Before the congressional holiday break in December 2007, Congress passed HR #847. This was a proclamation with many “Whereforesâ€* and “Whereasâ€* praising Christmas and Christianity for all the good our country has derived from them. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-j5BBuWk2YacTdZ2UJGjrRqbOOSixLrHlTQ4C?p=3570">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-07:/commentary/3466992 2008-04-07T00:00:00Z Truth Be Known News | Blog of Acharya S Still, in Dec. of 2007 the US Congress passed resolution "H.R. 847: Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith: "Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tbknews.blogspot.com/2008/04/zeitgeist-refuted-not.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-22:/commentary/3169867 2008-03-22T00:00:00Z Sick and Tired Americans what is hr 847? here ya go. h. res. 847: recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith. ain't that sweet? we had to have a "resolution" in this judeo-christian fundamentally founded country. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ourfreedomaintfree.blogspot.com/2008/03/political-correctness-and-idiot.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-03:/commentary/3466968 2008-03-03T00:00:00Z Seattle Metblogs That PI story fails to mention that HR 847 was actually kind of toxic; it’s not just about recognising Christmas, but also all manners of privilege for the status of Christianity. I hate to do this to you, but Seattlest covered it in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seattle.metblogs.com/2007/12/12/seattle-i-love-you-but-youre-bringing-me-down/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-01:/commentary/1694808 2008-03-01T00:00:00Z rocky mountain blog There is actually a vote for discussion to weigh whether we should adopt Christmas in the spirit of HR 847. &quot;Christmas is not under attack, these resolutions just show our weakness&quot;. &quot;Christianity is a good thing, so support the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rockymtnblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/blogging-from-denver-county-republican.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-05:/commentary/3888448 2008-02-05T00:00:00Z The Economist: Democracy in America File under both War On Christmas and War on Christianity this resolution, just passed by the House of Representatives, H.R. 847, with a vote of 372 to 9:. Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2007/12/onward_christian_congress.cfm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/commentary/1520908 2008-01-22T00:00:00Z Indeed! HR 847 being a prime example. I could care less about christmas, in all honesty; but congress decided it was important. How about looking into the SUNDOWN CLAUSE of the US PATRIOT act, instead of SANTA CLAUS. Am i being more clear, now?<br /><br /><a href="http://genewitch.blogspot.com/2008/01/more-clear-definition-of-religious.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/commentary/3466973 2008-01-17T00:00:00Z Queens Crap He further asserted that these earlier resolutions had "compelling objectives" and appeared in a different context not directly comparable to that of HR 847. ---------------- Compelling? Yea sure, the potential tweeded in those groups. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://queenscrap.blogspot.com/2008/01/ackermans-double-standard.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/commentary/3466959 2008-01-17T00:00:00Z War of Wits On December 11th, 2007, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 847 which simply recognized the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith to America and the world. The resolution passed on a vote of 372 - 9 with 10 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://warofwits.org/2007/12/17/the-democrats-jesus-smackdown/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/commentary/3466981 2008-01-17T00:00:00Z Comments for Wonkette: The DC Gossip Santa, Jesus Killing Themselves · HR 847 To Save Santy Claus · Obama vs. Gregory: The Dance-Off · Vote For Wonkette's Person and Vice Person of... 7:02 PM on Fri November 30 2007 By Megan Carpentier 44 Views. Tagged: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wonkette.com/328727/surgeon-general-santas-too-fat">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-15:/commentary/3888447 2008-01-15T00:00:00Z Views from the Cyberhenge With the tone and purpose of H.R. 847, H.R. 888, the rising role of religion in the primaries, and now the implications of a yet again increased push to increase surveillance (unfettered by various laws, rights) of all American citizens ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neopagan.net/blog/?p=183">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-07:/commentary/1484377 2008-01-07T00:00:00Z Goddess Bless America The Filangieri Society for Justice and Good Government has condemned Congressman Gary Ackerman&#39;s vote against House Resolution 847 recognizing the importance of Christianity and Christmas, which passed overwhelmingly. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://yourinnergoddess.blogspot.com/2008/01/filangieri-society-condemns-ackermans.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-07:/commentary/3334813 2008-01-07T00:00:00Z You Made Me Say It... In case you had no idea, there's a House Resolution now that makes the infamous HR 847 seem like nothing. It's a resolution filled with bullshit passed off as true history and then officially recognizing the US as a christian nation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://youmademesayit.blogspot.com/2008/01/hr-888-lying-to-make-us-officially.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-06:/commentary/2494072 2008-01-06T00:00:00Z TobyCentral This is one of the many reasons why Thomas Jefferson is quite up there on my list of historical bad asses. This is a recording of Clay Jenkinson, the scholar who does The Thomas Jefferson Hour. On the show, he portrays Thomas Jefferson ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tobycentral.blogspot.com/2008/01/jefferson-on-hr-847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-05:/commentary/1685605 2008-01-05T00:00:00Z Notes On Christmas Day, Evelyn Sheldon, listed as a member of the Fresno Atheists Meetup Group, took umbrage that the House recognized “the importance [of] the Christian Faithâ€* in HR 847. She suggested this recognition somehow violated the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.peterwall.net/index.php/2008/01/05/dispelling-misconceptions/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-05:/commentary/1541567 2008-01-05T00:00:00Z [Insert title.] On Christmas Day, Evelyn Sheldon, listed as a member of the Fresno Atheists Meetup Group, took umbrage that the House recognized “the importance [of] the Christian Faithâ€* in HR 847. She suggested this recognition somehow violated the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.peterwall.net/?p=7">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-05:/commentary/3635286 2008-01-05T00:00:00Z OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... H.R. 847 was passed in the House of Representatives with 195 Democratic yea votes, 177 Republican yeas and nine Democratic nays. None of the Republican Senators voted against it. Ten House members voted "present" and forty were not ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_sherry_c_080105_crucifying_the_const.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-02:/commentary/3466990 2008-01-02T00:00:00Z CNN Political Ticker » South Carolina I would consider legislation such as H.R.847 as waste of taxpayer money and a waste of time for our government to even bring to the floor of Congress. Would you not agree? It was stupid, useless and a waste of time, so why would he ...<br /><br /><a href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/02/obama-wins-key-south-carolina-nod/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-02:/commentary/1484382 2008-01-02T00:00:00Z Curmudgeonly &amp; Skeptical² The nine members who voted against the Christmas Resolution (HR 847) were all Democrats: Ackerman (NY), Clarke (NY), DeGette (CO), Hastings (FL), Lee (CA), McDermott (WA), Scott (VA), Stark (CA) and Woolsey (CA). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://curmudgeonlyskeptical.blogspot.com/2008/01/christmas-no-ramadan-si.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-30:/commentary/2494070 2007-12-30T00:00:00Z seams of a peculiar queer this past week’s on faith question is about hr 847, the house resolution about christmas. i read starhawk’s response today and found it to be a very loving but challenging answer, going into what christmas is and what it means and how ...<br /><br /><a href="http://peculiarqueer.wordpress.com/2007/12/30/our-goal-should-be-to-figure-out-our-role-within-the-context-of-the-whole/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-29:/commentary/1666696 2007-12-29T00:00:00Z The Reformed Pastor It is also alarming that the authors of HR 847 appear never to have read the US Constitution, or at least to have understood it. This is a “Christian nationâ€* bill swaddled up like the baby Jesus and laid in a manger. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://reformedpastor.wordpress.com/2007/12/29/congress-speaks-the-sky-is-falling/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-29:/commentary/1484372 2007-12-29T00:00:00Z Mara US citizens, how did YOUR representative vote? Check it out here: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-1143 I suggest you tell your representative how their vote, and the content of HR 847, sits with you. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mara-snh.livejournal.com/18954.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-29:/commentary/3635289 2007-12-29T00:00:00Z Goddess Musings Starhawk & others were asked to respond to this question: "Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives approved HR 847 recognizing the importance of Christianity and Christmas. Would you have voted for this resolution? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.veronicas.org/blog/2007/12/pagans-christmas-resolution.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-29:/commentary/1484367 2007-12-29T00:00:00Z Propeller.com Religion Stories Each week, more than 50 figures from the world of faith engage in a conversation about religion. This week they were asked: &quot;Earlier this month, the US House of Representatives approved HR 847. Channel: Religion Tags: faith HR 847 House ...<br /><br /><a href="http://religion.propeller.com/story/2007/12/29/a-vote-against-hr-847">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-27:/commentary/1484378 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Nadya the Heretic http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hr110-847 Just in time for the War on Christmas! In the age of needless bill-passing, we get another useless bill from the House. They did this for Ramadan and Hanukkah, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nbakuchev.livejournal.com/5497.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/commentary/3466979 2007-12-25T00:00:00Z God and Country HR 847 (Christmas, Yes: 372/No: 9/Present/No Vote: 50) was identical in many respects to HR 635 (Ramadan, Y:376/N:0/P:56). One lawmaker’s staff said she had. previously has opposed similar bills on Christianity because she “has concerns ...<br /><br /><a href="http://christianfighterpilot.com/blog/?p=139">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/commentary/1484391 2007-12-25T00:00:00Z Sustainability, Equity, Development On December 11, 2007 the House voted to pass HR 847, a legislative fiasco that would have the founding fathers heaving in their graves. The actual text of the bill: Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://x4mr.blogspot.com/2007/12/house-caresses-christianity.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/commentary/1484389 2007-12-25T00:00:00Z BLOGICAL - A Blog for the Logical-Minded 11, HR 847 was passed in the House of Representatives. The text, according to a Washington Post article, includes:. &quot;Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogicalblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/blog-post.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/commentary/1484373 2007-12-25T00:00:00Z Master&#39;s Site Subject: HR 847: Merry Christmas from Congress &quot;This resolution was as anti-American as anything Congress has ever passed.&quot; http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/21/AR2007122101920.html ...<br /><br /><a href="http://masteradriannl1.multiply.com/journal/item/3441/_Subject_H.R._847_Merry_Christmas_from_Congress_">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-25:/commentary/1657753 2007-12-25T00:00:00Z local stuffs list &quot;The US House of Representatives approved HR 847 (see link below) recognizing the importance of Christianity and Christmas. Would you have voted for this resolution? How would you amend it? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://greenwom.blogspot.com/2007/12/local-stuffs_25.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-23:/commentary/1484366 2007-12-23T00:00:00Z The Cult of WR0N9 &quot;Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans,&quot; it begins, &quot;is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States. . . .&quot; It goes on to state, among other things, that &quot;Christianity [is] the religion <br /><br /><a href="http://deusdiabolus.livejournal.com/2012980.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-23:/commentary/1585917 2007-12-23T00:00:00Z WR0N9apalooza &quot;Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans,&quot; it begins, &quot;is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States. . . .&quot; It goes on to state, among other things, that &quot;Christianity [is] the religion <br /><br /><a href="http://deusdiabolus.multiply.com/journal/item/1338/H.R._847">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/commentary/3466969 2007-12-21T00:00:00Z MyDD ... as a Jew, she voted for Christmas or to her Christian constituents why she voted against Christmas, or maybe she had constituional issues with HR 847 and didn't believe it appropriate for Congress to weigh in on the matter. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mydd.com/story/2007/12/21/121733/17">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/commentary/3169871 2007-12-21T00:00:00Z A Nation Once Again hr 847. now, therefore be it. resolved, that the house of representatives–. (1) recognizes the christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;. (2) expresses continued support for christians in the united states and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seanswift.net/wordpress/2007/12/21/hr-747-hr-847/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-20:/commentary/3169868 2007-12-20T00:00:00Z Atheist Revolution when i first heard about congress passing h. res. 847 for the purpose of "recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith," i nearly crapped myself. yes, i admit it. my initial impulse was to fly off the handle and begin ...<br /><br /><a href="http://atheistrevolution.blogspot.com/2007/12/atheists-put-hr-847-in-perspective.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-20:/commentary/1484381 2007-12-20T00:00:00Z Beacon Broadside The resolution, HR 847, was sponsored by Iowa Republican Steve King and passed by an overwhelming margin of 372-9. All nine of the representatives who voted against the resolution were Democrats; eleven other courageous representatives, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/2007/12/mission-accompl.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-20:/commentary/3169880 2007-12-20T00:00:00Z Capitol Hill &quot;Daily Brief&quot; last week the house of representatives voted on hr 847, a resolution "recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith." sponsored by rep. steve king (r-ia) the measure passed by a huge margin. yet, 17 democrats who voted ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2007/12/daily-brief-wednesday-december-19-2007.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/2186236 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Propeller.com Religion Stories Now I would like to believe that there is more than one Congressperson that has read or carries the Constitution of the United States besides Ron Paul. Channel: Religion Tags:<br /><br /><a href="http://religion.propeller.com/story/2007/12/19/congress-turns-blind-eye-to-first-amendment-passes-hr-847">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/1484385 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Elephants in the Blue Grass Erwin Roberts, a Republican who seeks to unseat Congressman John Yarmuth, recognizes -- as well he should -- that Yarmuth&#39;s recent votes of &quot;aye&quot; for a resolution honoring Ramadan, but &quot;present&quot; for a similar resolution (HR 847) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://elephantsinthebluegrass.blogspot.com/2007/12/yarmuths-votes-scare-dickens-out-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/3169865 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Untitled adding to the insult hr 847 also includes:. whereas christmas, a holiday of great significance to americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by christians throughout the united states and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thelangreport.com/?p=219">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/1508536 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Tad Cronn Consider a recent resolution from Congress, HR 847, “recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.â€* It passed handily last week. Now how could such a measure possibly add up to repression of Christians when it clearly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tadcronn.wordpress.com/2007/12/19/the-christmas-conspiracy/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/1508533 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Lake Minnetonka Liberty In this post I tie it into what Thomas Jefferson wrote in his 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptists with regard to the wall of separation between church and state. I hope you click the link and read it. Anti-Strib: HR 847: Recognizing the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lakeminnetonkaliberty.blogspot.com/2007/12/hr-847-recognizing-importance-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/3466976 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Celestiniosity Here in the United States three-fourths of our citizens are Christian (if H.R. 847, Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith is to be believed). The Bible is a wonderful mythology, full of intricate stories ...<br /><br /><a href="http://celestiniosity.com/2007/12/13/the-polar-bear-threat-to-organized-religion/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/commentary/3888449 2007-12-18T00:00:00Z OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... Part of the original wording of King’s resolution, HR 847, which passed recently, 372-9, was appropriate for a Bible study group, not the corridors of Congress: “Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_bob_koeh_071218_tinsel_and_values.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/commentary/3169866 2007-12-18T00:00:00Z Anti-Strib i was reading a blog post by ny dem. rep. yvette clarke about why she voted "no" on house resolution 847: recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith. she almost got it right by voting "no", but her reasons were ...<br /><br /><a href="http://anti-strib.blogspot.com/2007/12/hr-847-recognizing-importance-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/commentary/3169870 2007-12-18T00:00:00Z The Hill Blog in this season of giving, love, peace and joy, i am mindful not to allow christmas to be narrowly defined by an act of congress or to consent to the pronouncements of others that are not reflective of my christian experience. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.thehill.com/2007/12/18/why-i-voted-no-on-hr-847-recognizing-the-importance-of-christmas-and-the-christian-faith-rep-yvette-clarke/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-17:/commentary/3466972 2007-12-17T00:00:00Z The Blog Part of the original wording of King's resolution, HR 847, which passed recently, 372-9, was appropriate for a Bible study group, not the corridors of Congress: "Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-koehler/tinsel-and-values_b_77406.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-17:/commentary/1504626 2007-12-17T00:00:00Z No Compromise When it Comes to Being Right! Also, as a side not the looney leftists are wetting themselves over HR 847 screaming that Congress has established a religion by doing so, HUH? Well, that’s how they leap from one invalid conclusion to another!Funny, how they don’t cry ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gto7.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/jim-mcdermott-youre-so-phoney/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-17:/commentary/1484386 2007-12-17T00:00:00Z ROOTS PRESSURE Of these, nine voted against HR 847, 10 were present but did not vote “yeaâ€* or “nay,â€* and forty chose not to vote. That’s 59 representatives from across America who have failed to recognize the history of the nation and its people <br /><br /><a href="http://rootspressure.blogspot.com/2007/12/official-resolution.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/1484392 2007-12-16T00:00:00Z Atheist Ethicist Journal I came across a post showing a press release from the Council for Secular Humanism denouncing HR 847 - a resolution &quot;Recognizing the Importance of Christmas and the Christian Faith&quot;. The press release included the statement: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://atheistethicistjournal.blogspot.com/2007/12/house-resolution-847-inciting-violence.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/3466971 2007-12-16T00:00:00Z it was all one thing Does anyone know how much it costs in tax dollars to do something like pass HR 847? How much per minute to talk and vote, how much to have it inserted in all the relevant government records, etc.? Posted in seeker | Tagged seeker | 2 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://shetterly.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/christmas-and-christianity-win-the-war/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/3466963 2007-12-16T00:00:00Z No More Hornets Yes, those people who have Democratic representatives that voted "yea" on HR 847 should write letters saying that they're angry/disappointed about the vote and stating their reasons. But, frankly, I don't think letters like that do much .<br /><br /><a href="http://nomorehornets.blogspot.com/2007/12/christs-christmas-gift-from-house.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/3466965 2007-12-16T00:00:00Z Shakesville Steve King (R-Asswipe) has introduced resolution HR 847, titled "Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith." As evidence to justify my recommendation that we demand his ass be escorted out of Washington for wasting ...<br /><br /><a href="http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2007/12/dude-how-much-are-we-paying-him-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/3169874 2007-12-16T00:00:00Z . . .The True Meaning of Christmas last night, the hous e of representatives voted on a benign resolution, hr 847, "recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith." not surprisingly, the initiative, sponsored by rep. steve king (r-iowa), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://christinchristmas.blogspot.com/2007/12/lawmakers-defend-christmas.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/3466960 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z Minnesota Monitor - Front Page HR 847, or the "Christmas Bill" says in part:. [T]he House of Representatives recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world; expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.minnesotamonitor.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2912">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/1484384 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z The Political Voices of Women Thank you Julie to your contribution to the site. On Thursday, I learned that HR 847 passed the House of Representatives. HR 847’s purpose is to recognize the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. It reads:. RESOLUTION ...<br /><br /><a href="http://politicsanew.com/2007/12/15/congress-officially-recognizing-importance-of-christmas/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/3466974 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z Blog the Fifth As I noted earlier today, HR 847 acknowledged the start of Christmas. Unlike when Representative Scott Garrett was given the opportunity to acknowledge the start of Ramadan and voted present; on the Christmas vote Garrett voted yes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogthefifth.blogspot.com/2007/12/garrett-holiday-hypocrisy.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/3466964 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z Brad Ideas also, did you read about HR 847? it's good to see the boys and girls on capitol hill have our best interests at heart all the time. I see you're in california. I believe Dianne voted "aye" on HR 847. I know boxer did. so did pelosi. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ideas.4brad.com/theyre-trying-act-congress-stop-us-suing-t">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/1484371 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z time is a face on the water Whereas Pastafarianism, a religion of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated pretty much constantly by worshippers who have been Touched by His Noodly Appendage throughout the United ...<br /><br /><a href="http://primroseburrows.livejournal.com/417725.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/3466983 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z THE MIDNIGHT SUN If you check out a thread I posted at HRP about a resolution on the value of Christianity and the right of Christians to celebrate Christianity (HR 847) you’ll see it brought the Christ haters out of the woodwork. Tolerance. Uh-huh. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.themidnightsun.org/?p=1411">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-15:/commentary/3334811 2007-12-15T00:00:00Z The Rick Honcho & Dr. Katie Show HR 847: “Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.â€* Approved 372-9. Politics. If you enjoyed this post, please consider to leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get ...<br /><br /><a href="http://smithfiles.com/2007/12/15/h-res-847-a-list-of-9-dumbasses/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/commentary/1484388 2007-12-14T00:00:00Z Minnesota Mom On one of the blogs I recently started reading, I noticed today&#39;s entry about HR 847 Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian Faith. Naturally, as I read I was getting ready to rant away about separation of Church and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://minnesotamom2.blogspot.com/2007/12/recognizing-christianity-and-islam.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/commentary/1484390 2007-12-14T00:00:00Z Steve Lavey | 20 Million Minutes Bill OReilly, birthday, chicago, christmas, congress, democrats, HR 847, jesus, miley, newsmax, newsweek, republicans, Rush Limbaugh, time, wilcoBill OReilly, birthday, chicago, christmas, congress, democrats, HR 847, jesus, miley, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://20millionminutes.com/2007/12/14/does-it-require-a-vote/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1585916 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Steve Shickles The 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://steveshickles.ws/dear-us-representatives-senators-please-repeal-hr-847/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1561080 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z The Mad Patriot This is the meat of House Resolution 847:. Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world; (2) expresses continued support for Christians ...<br /><br /><a href="http://madpatriot.shavenyak.net/2007/12/hr-847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3466984 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Talk To Action On Tuesday, our brave US House passed HR 847 by a count of 327-9 recognizing "the importance of Christmas and the Christian Faith", because - really, these days - what else possibly deserves more of their attention? The sponsor was Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.talk2action.org/story/2007/12/13/163645/55">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3466985 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z The Wall of Separation He had no problem sponsoring H.R. 847, a resolution “recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.â€* It passed the House of Representatives Tuesday by a vote of 372 to 9. Congress this year has passed three religious ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.au.org/2007/12/13/christmas-oneupmanship-yes-congress-there-is-an-establishment-clause/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/2755573 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Finance Blog The 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://finance-blog-ramon.blogspot.com/2007/12/dear-us-representatives-senators-please.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/2012657 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Nathan&#39;s Blog HR 847 has apparently passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate. Just take a look at this excerpt from the text of the resolution:. Resolved, That the House of Representatives– ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nathanrice.org/2007/12/13/ok-be-honest-does-this-belong-in-our-law-books-2/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1508535 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Original Signal - Transmitting News The 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says: &quot;Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.originalsignal.com/article/610195/dear-u-s-representatives-and-senators-please-repeal-h-r-847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3287482 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Take Our Country Back what is hr 847? here ya go. h. res. 847: recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith. ain't that sweet? we had to have a "resolution" in this judeo-christian fundamentally founded country. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://takeourcountryback-snooper.blogspot.com/2007/12/political-correctness-and-idiot.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3169873 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z thirdeyeconcept.Com h. res. 847: recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith dec 11, 2007: this bill passed in the house of representatives by roll call vote. the vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php?topic=5937.msg31587#msg31587">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3169877 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Kevin Craig For Congress Blog on tuesday, the house of representatives voted on an apparently benign resolution, hr 847, "recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith." not surprisingly, the initiative, sponsored by rep. steve king (r-iowa), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kevinforcongress.blogspot.com/2007/12/holiday-hypocrisy.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3169869 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z phillyblog - Philadelphia forum: spirituality & faith posted by: bernie25 post time: 12-13-2007 at 04:06 pm.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/spirituality-faith/48354-house-passes-hr-847-aka-christians-better-than-everyoe-else-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/2214351 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z ThirdEyeConcept.Com i think you&#39;re on to something rik.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php?topic=5937.msg31590#msg31590">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1484369 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z For What It&#39;s Worth RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://joekoz451.blogspot.com/2007/12/hr-847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1484374 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z The Mad Patriot This is the meat of House Resolution 847:. Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world; (2) expresses continued support for Christians ...<br /><br /><a href="http://madpatriot.blogspot.com/2007/12/hr-847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3169878 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Wake up America What is HR 847? Here ya go. H. Res. 847: Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. Ain't that sweet? We had to have a "resolution" in this Judeo-Christian fundamentally founded country. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree.blogspot.com/2007/12/political-correctness-and-idiot.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3635284 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Northwest Headlines - The Oregonian - OregonLiv... HR 847: "Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith." Approved 372-9 (Rep. Darlene Hooley, hospitalized in late November with fluid in her lungs and a sinus infection, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/nwheadlines/2007/12/washington_rep_mcdermott_joins.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/2494073 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z The Rude Pundit HR 847: Are You Goddamn Kidding?: Holy fuck and sweet merciful cocksucking, what the hell? The House of Representatives actually passed, massively, a resolution declaring, in essence, that Christianity is just awesome and keen and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rudepundit.blogspot.com/2007/12/hr-847-are-you-goddamn-kidding-holy.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/3169875 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Minnesota Family Council last night, the house of representatives voted on a benign resolution, hr 847, "recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith." not surprisingly, the initiative, sponsored by rep. steve king (r-iowa), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mnfamilycouncil.blogspot.com/2007/12/why-would-they-vote-to-recognize-islam.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1484380 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z The Adventures of Skippy the Skeptic However, given the current climate of &quot;culture war&quot; and religious fervor going on in the US today, HR 847 poses a special threat to the legacy of government secularism that our founders intended. Anyway, on to the test: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://skippytheskeptic.blogspot.com/2007/12/when-life-gives-you-lemons.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1711572 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z mySitevote.com / Published News The 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says: &quot;Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging 73 Vote(s)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mysitevote.com/story/18734">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1484383 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z The Chicken Blog Maybe the problem is that HR 847 didn&#39;t acknowledge the onset of Christmas. Or that it didn&#39;t express its deepest respect to Christians throughout the world on this occasion. Or maybe it&#39;s the &quot;religious and historical importance&quot; pie<br /><br /><a href="http://scottchicken.blogspot.com/2007/12/oh-to-live-few-miles-to-north.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/3169872 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Leo found on [info] gothcat's lj. while it seems most in government actively seek to actively remove god from everything and establish atheism as a national religion, this was a breath of fresh air. h. res. 847: recognizing the importance ...<br /><br /><a href="http://d-l-leonine.livejournal.com/167379.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/3169876 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Family Action Organization “last night, the house of representatives voted on a benign resolution, hr 847, “recognizing the importance of christmas and the christian faith.â€* not surprisingly, the initiative, sponsored by rep. steve king (r-iowa), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://familyactionorganization.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/the-grinches-of-congress/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/3466966 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z rogue wavelength Representatives Fortney Stark (D-California) and Lynn Woolsey (D-California) voted "no" on H.R. 847 (Christmas) and "yes" on H.R. 635 (Ramadan). Please e-mail and call to express your concerns over how they can possibly promote Islam in<br /><br /><a href="http://roguewavelength.blogspot.com/2007/12/house-reps-vote-for-ramadan-against.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/2049059 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z All american rejects kingxmas.jpg Today, Congress is earning its keep exactly as the Founding Fathers intended: by saying Christmas is kinduva big deal. Iowa congressman Steve King — famous for hating poor, sick children — is introducing House Resolution ...<br /><br /><a href="http://aleyh.com/blogs/all-american-rejects/161284/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1484387 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z bintlog v2.0 Yesterday, HR 847 passed the US House with an overwhelming majority. What is HR 847? It&#39;s the &quot;Yay Christianity!!&quot; bill! It has no purpose or legal bite, so therefore it&#39;s not technically unconstitutional, but boy oh boy is it leaning ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bintgoddess.com/2007/12/your-tax-dollars-at-work.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1484379 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Conference Call Pricing The 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://myblog.orgfree.com/?p=507">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1484375 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Church and State Here is what they are guilty of: Voting either nay or present on a House bill (HR 847) titled, &quot;Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith,&quot; after voting &#39;Yes&#39; on a House bill (HR 635) titled, &quot;Recognizing the ..<br /><br /><a href="http://nathanbradfield.blogspot.com/2007/12/nine-democrat-grinches-who-tried-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1484368 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Digg / Political Opinion The 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says: &quot;Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://digg.com/political_opinion/Dear_U_S_Representatives_Senators_PLEASE_Repeal_H_R_847">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/3466986 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z The Stranger: Slog Here’s the text of HR 847, which will be taken to the House floor today by Rep. Steve King [R-IA]:. Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/dept_of_very_important_things">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1484370 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z Blog from the Capital Rep. Steve King (R-IA) introduced legislation in the House that passed yesterday &quot;recogniz(ing) the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.&quot; The tally was 372-9. Glad we got the Congress to clear that up, aren&#39;t you? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bjconline.org/cgi-bin/2007/12/hr_847_recognizes_the_importan.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3635283 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z Cherryblossom Noel Contact your representative to express your support for the Christmas Resolution (HR 847). You can get their contact information at: http://www.house.gov/writerep/ The Resolution states in part: Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cherryblossomnoel7.blogspot.com/2007/12/hres-847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3888446 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z The BRAD BLOG As I read HR 847, it appears to be an "apple pie and motherhood" type of resolution that gets introduced and passed frequently in Congress but has no force of law or any effective significance policy-wise for our country. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bradblog.com/?p=5438">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3466978 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z The Virginian Federalist HR 847 acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian Faith. The resolution passed the House December 11 on a bipartisan vote 372-9. The nine no votes were all Democrats, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://the.virginianfederalist.com/2007/12/rep-bobby-on-great-religions-of-world.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3466975 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z Pam's House Blend - Front Page After the passage of HR 847 I'm convinced that there isn't a congresscritter alive who knows his or her asshole from a hole in the ground but does this guy think that they are talking about kick boards? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3906">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3466970 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z the albany project - Front Page H.R. 847, henceforth known as the "Christmas and Christians Are Important" resolution, will be voted on today. I guess they're too busy up on the Hill to, ya know, address global climate change or maybe end the damn war. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thealbanyproject.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1720">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3466961 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z JakeBouma.com H.R. 847 does not establish religion, it does not enforce legal observation of it, nor does it compel anybody to worship. It doesn’t even lift up Christianity to pre-eminence as the bill calls it “one of the great religions of the world ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jakebouma.com/2007/12/13/h-res-847-is-absolutely-absurd/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-08:/commentary/3466980 2007-12-08T00:00:00Z Allegiance and Duty Betrayed: CHRISTMAS HR 847: "Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith." Approved 372-9. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/343335_mcdermott13.html. 12/13/07 12:45 PM; Anonymous said. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://allegianceanddutybetrayed.blogspot.com/2007/12/lets-keep-christmas-1940.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-07:/commentary/3169863 2007-12-07T00:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us Passed House 372-9, 50 not voting with Bipartisan support. Roll Call. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-847">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-19:/commentary/1250862 2007-10-19T00:00:00Z Pay Bill Cooper earlier this year introduced a bill (HR 847) to amend the IRS code to . Pay Bill At I went to pay my bill last night via the 622, like I do every month, and noticed that the pay your bill area is gone from the customer support ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pay-bill-923.blogspot.com/2007/10/pay-bill-equal-pay-claims-from-hundreds.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1197292 2007-10-02T00:00:00Z Welcome to the Subscription Center. ... mile per hr = how many miles per hr 847 985 7000 brown and cadwell. email message alt.com personals directly porsgrunn year member receive jina insence 9 23016 6008 44 eden farms paris hilton sex tape 56k two lips.com wheezingvideo ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kybfpuoul.blogspot.com/2007/10/makes-markets-and-sells-components-and.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-28:/commentary/2997312 2007-03-28T00:00:00Z Texas Legislature - Today&#39;s Bill Text In memory of Norman Randle of Eastland.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HR00847F.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-08:/commentary/3579160 2007-02-08T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for S. 2544,... US Congress: HR 847, The Healthcare Disclosure Act of 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200502841.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-05:/commentary/2997311 2007-02-05T00:00:00Z GovTrack.us Monitored Events Rep. Jim Cooper [D-TN] introduced HR 847: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that amounts paid for employer-provided coverage under accident or health plans be included on W-2 Forms. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-847">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-05:/commentary/213739 2007-02-05T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... HR 847 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that amounts paid for employer-provided coverage under accident or health plans be included on W-2 Forms....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-04:/commentary/3466991 2007-02-04T00:00:00Z Upcoming Congressional Committee Meetings... H.R. 847: Healthcare Disclosure Act of 2007 · H.R. 849: Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 · H.R. 850: IRS Illegal Immigrant Information Act of 2007 · H.R. 853: Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSWM">Go to article</a>