GOP USA MIDDAY REPORT 05/05/2014

Supreme Court: Christian Prayers OK to Open Council Meetings Prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution even if they routinely stress Christianity, a divided Supreme Court ruled Monday. The court said in 5-4 decision that the content of the prayers is not significant as long as they do not denigrate non-Christians or proselytize.

Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson to divorce 'husband' The first openly gay Episcopal bishop, who became a symbol for gay rights far beyond the church while deeply dividing the world's Anglicans, plans to divorce his husband.

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Infiltration of the U.S. Government The announcement that the House will vote on a special congressional committee to investigate Benghazi is long overdue. Accuracy in Media’s two special conferences on Benghazi helped mobilize the public and the press to demand this outcome.

Bennie Thompson Deserves Lifetime Ban and $2.5M Fine Last week, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers was not the only person exposed as a racist. U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) qualified for his racism card this week when he stated on a New Nation of Islam radio show that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is an “Uncle Tom.” He reiterated the incendiary charge in an interview with CNN.

SCOTUS declines to hear challenge to NJ gun law The Supreme Court on Monday shied away from tackling a case limiting the extent of the Second Amendment, declining to review a challenge to a New Jersey law prohibiting most people from carrying a gun in public.

Amnesty would only benefit gangs, says FAIR An immigration enforcement advocacy organization says the recent arrest of hundreds of gang members across the country illustrates the foolishness of those pushing a blanket amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Americans Step Gingerly While Wall Street Stampedes It's hard to believe it, but our post-2008 economic meltdown financial markets applaud mediocre financial numbers and a so-called recovery that has left many Americans holding their breath over the future value of their home and the stability of their job -- if they even have one. As an investor, I guess this is a great thing. But as a realist I find the entire concept outrageous.

Liberal Thought Police: Donald Sterling Should be Flayed Alive A $2.5 million fine, a lifetime ban from the NBA and potential confiscation of his personal property through the forced sale of the L.A. Clippers? Are you kidding? That’s it? Donald Sterling is a racist pig. “First stone” first shmone. This thing ain’t over by a long shot.