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July 30, 2010
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'In God We Trust' challenge rejected

By David L. Hudson Jr. Motto on U.S. currency does not violate church-state separation, D.C. Circuit rules.
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OTHER HEADLINES


Texas cities can't challenge state's open-meetings law
Federal judge says four towns can't join elected officials in suing attorney general, state because issue revolves around individual rights. 07.29.10

Judge tosses lawsuit by student who wouldn't counsel gays
Master's candidate in Eastern Michigan University counseling program says her Christian beliefs dictated her stance; conservative legal group to appeal. 07.29.10

Leaked Afghan war docs could spur crackdown on info access
Some veteran intelligence officers, experts are calling for tighter access, saying post-9/11 changes that promoted information-sharing made it too easy to lose control of nation's secrets. 07.29.10

FBI chief: Surveillance rules not based on race, faith
Robert Mueller defends guidelines against accusations that domestic surveillance unfairly targets innocent Muslims. 07.29.10

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Pro-life T-shirt censorship case to go to jury
By David L. Hudson Jr. Dispute concerns whether California school officials barred girl's shirt because they opposed its message or feared disruption. 07.26.10

Court ruling questions rationale for FCC’s control of TV
By Gene Policinski In a media world of myriad choices, should government be the censor of choice, or should we be regulating what we watch ourselves? 07.25.10

Va. can strip liquor from gentlemen's clubs
By David L. Hudson Jr. 4th Circuit says state 'has a legitimate interest in reducing the chances of a person leaving a strip club intoxicated.' 07.23.10

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