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The Rev. Patrick Conroy, U.S. House chaplain, talks about conflict and his unusual congregation

Nancy Haught | May 8, 2012

PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) For nearly a year, the Rev. Patrick Conroy has been chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, which The New York Times called "one of the most reviled congregations in the country." By Nancy Haught.
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Sparks fly as House GOP blasts contraception mandate

Lauren Markoe | Feb 16, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) A House committee holds hearings Thursday that will find the Obama administration guilty of trampling on religious freedom by requiring employers to provide insurance that includes contraception coverage. By Lauren Markoe.
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Catholics rally against Obama contraception mandate

Rick Jervis | Jan 30, 2012

(RNS) From Maine to Phoenix to southern Louisiana, Catholic churches across the country echoed with scorn for a new federal rule requiring faith-based employers to include birth control and other reproductive services in their health care coverage. By Rick Jervis. 650.
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COMMENTARY: The ultimate badge of honor

A. James Rudin | Jan 26, 2012

(RNS) Since 1862 all American clergy representing "some religious denomination" have been able to serve their country and their faith communities as military chaplains. For that, we can thank Abraham Lincoln. By A. James Rudin. 700.
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