CHPP Daily Brief - November 20, 2009

In This Issue
• Today's Daily Brief
• The Middle East in Focus
• CRITICAL HEALTHCARE VOTE TOMORROW
• A Prayer Strategy for Tomorrow's Vote
• Senate Committee Investigates Ft. Hood Massacre
• Major Hasan's Email
• Major Powers Meet over Iran
• Defending Faith, Family And Freedom
• The Good News Corner
• Publishing Notice

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The Daily Brief - Friday, November 20, 2009

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)

Today's Daily Brief

1. Christian Leaders Release Declaration of Conscience - CBN News

More than 150 Christian leaders are issuing a "call of conscience" to America-- urging them reaffirm their opposition to abortion, stem cell research and same- sex marriage. "The Manhattan Declaration" stresses the need to protect religious freedom in in the U.S. It's signed by seminary leaders, pastors, professors and the heads of ministries. The Christian leaders have come together across denominational lines to call on believers everywhere to radically commit to fight for the sanctity of life, marriage and religious liberty. "And in all three of these areas we see threats in the culture and in our politics." Robert George, one of the document's authors said. It proclaims if society's laws force believers to sin, then believers must fight and disobey those laws. One sentence in the declaration says, "through the centuries, Christianity has taught that civil disobedience is not only permitted, but sometimes required." "So sure, we have an obligation, and we're making it very clear in here that we will not bend to Caesar," co- author Chuck Colson said. "I think it is drawing a line in the sand," he added. "And we're saying as Christians 'beyond this we will not go. We will not compromise our faith.'" made available to the public at manhattandeclaration.org on Friday and so far more than 3,000 people have added their signatures.

- Lord, Your name is being proclaimed by this group. We call out for all Your people to again find their citizenship in heaven and their identity in You. When needed, we trust that You will give us strength to stand up and proclaim Your plan for the unborn and for marriage. May this spread so that Christians are encouraged to have holy boldness in challenging laws that are contrary to Your law.

- "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19)

This has been made available to the public at manhatta ndeclaration.org on Friday and so far more than 3,000 people have added their signatures.

2. A. Pro-life Senator Challenges Dems on Abortion - Fox News

Sen Mike Johanns, R-NE, laid a challenge at the feet of the small handful of pro-life Democrats in the Senate, saying just one needs to come forward and vote against proceeding to the Senate Democratic leader's healthcare reform bill, one Johanns declared inadequate in ensuring that no federal funds can be spent on abortion. "We don't need 40 Democrats to stand up for what's right. We need just one. if just one pro-life Democrat would say i will not vote to move this bill until it's fixed, until it's truly pro-life, that would happen. So those who say they are pro-life but refuse to take that stand, I worry are not standing up for life. " Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV, attempted to fence off federal money from covering abortion in his bill, but pro-life critics say the effort fails. The HHS Secretary is to ensure that each state has one private plan that covers abortion in the state-based healthcare exchanges. The public option is not permitted to cover the procedure. Johanns issued a challenge that surely had his senior colleague from his home state, Dem Sen Ben Nelson, in mind, saying that merely voting to proceed just to try to change the bill was unacceptable. Nelson said as much in a statement Wednesday night, that merely voting to proceed was not a vote of support for the bill, rather it was a vote in favor of moving forward and trying to make changes. Johanns said he believes there are not the necessary 60 votes to strip out what he sees as offensive abortion language. "I ask for a pro-life senator to come down here and stand up on this bill. Pro-life Americans are waiting, and they aren't fooled."
B. Health Bill Contains Millions to Sway Sen. Landrieu - Newsmax

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's health care bill has millions of dollars to help Louisiana finance Medicaid at a time when he is hoping that state's wavering Democratic senator will support overhaul legislation. The bill provides at least $100 million for Louisiana in extra funds for Medicaid, the state-federal health program for the poor. Louisiana's Democratic senator, Mary Landrieu, has said she is undecided about the Democratic health care package. Reid needs the votes of all 60 Democratic senators for the Senate debate to begin.

- Thank You Lord for the voices that are speaking up for the innocents who are endangered by this bill. You are gracious to bring earmarks to light that are acting as bribes. We call on You to speak to those who have softened hearts to hear Your will.

- "Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God." (1 Corinthians 4:5)

3. Leader of Sears Tower plot sentenced to 13 years - AFP

A US federal judge sentenced the leader of a plot to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago to 13 years in prison Friday, far less than the 70 years sought by prosecutors. Narcile Batiste, 35, was the fifth member of a group to be sentenced in the 2006 conspiracy to blow up the skyscraper, the tallest building in the United States. None of the five were sentenced to anywhere near the heavy terms that the prosecution had called for. Batiste, who is alleged to have planned the attack with an FBI undercover agent who posed as an Al-Qaeda member, claimed he planned to take 50,000 dollars in financing and not carry out the plot.

- We pray that judges will be awake to the dangers of terrorists and will consider the effects of their rulings. As threats remain, we pray for wisdom for those in the judicial system who are charged with finding plots and prosecuting the offenders.

- "Your heart will meditate on terror: 'Where is he who counts? Where is he who weighs? Where is he who counts the towers?'" (Isaiah 33:18)

4. A. Ex-Army chief: Fort Hood suspect not properly vetted - Washington Times

The Army has guidelines on how to deal with racist views and actions within the ranks, but none on how to deal with Islamist jihadist views, which fostered a "politically correct" reluctance to investigate the man accused in the Fort Hood shootings, a former Army vice chief of staff told Congress on Thursday. A military pamphlet created after the 1995 racially motivated shootings at Fort Bragg is the intended guidebook on how to deal with internal extremist views and actions, but is mostly focused on racist behavior.

B. Taliban warns U.S. of more Fort Hood-like attacks - AFP

The Taliban has warned the United States of more attacks like the Fort Hood shooting rampage unless Washington ends it policies in Afghanistan and Iraq, the SITE Intelligence Group said Tuesday. The Afghan militants also described the American army psychiatrist suspected of carrying out the shooting in Texas as a "hero," the monitoring group said, quoting a message posted on the Internet.

C. Russian priest who criticised Islam assassinated in his church - UK Telegraph

A Russian Orthodox priest known for his outspoken criticism of Islam and his attempts to convert Muslims to Christianity was assassinated in his Moscow church by a masked gunman.

- Lord, the threat of militant Islam is still strong throughout the world. We pray for focus and discernment for all those in intelligence who are working to secure innocents from attacks. We also pray for an outpouring of Your Spirit that will bring Muslims to a saving knowledge of Jesus and give them eternal life from the One True God.

- "For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God." (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

5. Climate Skeptics See 'Smoking Gun' in Researchers' Leaked E- Mails - Fox News

Hackers broke into the servers at a prominent British climate research center and leaked years worth of e- mail messages onto the Web, including one with a mysterious reference to a plan to "hide the decline," apparently in temperatures. Climate change skeptics describe the leaked data as a "smoking gun," evidence of collusion among climatologists and manipulation of data to support the widely held view that climate change is caused by the actions of mankind.

- Lord, we know that You are the one who created seasons and temperature changes. Thank You that these plans to manipulate the truth have been brought to light.

- "While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, And cold and heat, And summer and winter, And day and night Shall not cease." (Genesis 8:22)

6. Secret CIA prison revealed in Lithuania - EU Observer

A Lithuanian riding school has been named as the site of a secret location used by the US Central Intelligence Agency to interrogate individuals during the War on Terror. An American television channel, ABC, reported on Thursday that a previously unidentified CIA prison was situated at a riding academy and cafe not far from the capital, Vilnius, where up to eight al Qaeda suspects were held for over a year until late 2005. The report cites unnamed Lithuanian officials and an ex-intelligence agent from the US who were either involved with the "black site" or had been briefed on its existence. The officials said that the prison was one of eight such facilities around the world used to house al Qaeda suspects.

- May those in the media be alerted to the danger they are placing security officials in when they print stories that give classified information. We pray for a peaceful mind for those in the intelligence community who may be afraid because of some people who are continually working to undermine the efforts of good agents. May You give cover to any agents who are risking their lives in undercover missions throughout the world and comfort to their families.

- "He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter." (Proverbs 11:13)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven." (Psalm 119:89)

1. Abbas: Mideast peace deal won't happen with me - Ha'aretz

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this week countered Israeli and American claims that a Middle East peace deal could be reached before the end of his term.
2. IDF to join NATO Mediterranean force - Jerusalem Post

The Navy will dispatch a missile ship in the coming months to participate in a NATO mission to patrol the Mediterranean Sea and prevent weapons smuggling, Chief of General

3. Netanyahu: I want a final accord with PA, not an interim agreement - Jerusalem Post

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is interested in aiming for a final-status agreement, and not an interim one as some of

4. Report: Huge progress in Schalit deal - Jerusalem Post

Israel has agreed to release 380 out of the 450 prisoners requested by Hamas in exchange for the release of captured IDF soldier Gilad Schalit, Fox News reported Thursday evening.

5. Nasrallah re-elected as head of Hezbollah - AFP

Hassan Nasrallah was re-elected head of Hezbollah on Thursday following a congress that also adopted a new manifesto, which is to be revealed in coming days, the militant Shiite party announced.

CRITICAL HEALTHCARE VOTE TOMORROW

Senator Reid's Weekend Warriors

For Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and his party, Saturday night is a date with destiny. He and his fellow Senators will take to the floor tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. (ET) for what's certain to be a primetime drama over the fate of the President's health care overhaul. What happens to the Senate's version for reform rests almost entirely on the motion to proceed, a procedural vote that requires 60 Senators' approval to pass. When asked about the Democrats' chances yesterday, Sen. Reid told reporters, "We will find out when the votes are taken." Even this morning, Sen. Reid has been coy about his chances for success--and rightly so.

Tomorrow night, the Senate leadership has absolutely no margin for error. The bill may only have the support of 35% of voters, but Sen. Reid will need 100% approval from his party--and then some--to jump the bill's first real hurdle. Without every Democrat and Independent on board, the motion to proceed will fail, closing the door on debate in next week's session. At least a dozen Democrats are feeling the heat from their home states on this issue, and each will be particularly vulnerable if they vote with Sen. Reid to proceed. They need to hear from you today! (Family Research Council)

* * * A note from the Governors' Prayer Team * * *

His Great Grace and Abundant Blessings on you and those you love,

It takes everyone of us to make our voice heard in this kind of situation.

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A Prayer Strategy for Tomorrow's Vote

- At least one senator will speak the Word of God on the Senate floor during this debate tonight or tomorrow. Pray that this word will penetrate the hearts of those who are listening, producing the fruits of righteousness. This word is: "This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live." (Deuteronomy 30:19)

ADDITIONAL VERSES FOR PRAYERS OF AGREEMENT:

a. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the WORD WAS GOD." (John 1:1)

b. "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)

c. "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)

Senate Committee Investigates Ft. Hood Massacre

Did Feds Miss Hasan Because They Were Looking For Right-Wingers?

One of the most ridiculous claims by the government in the wake of the Fort Hood massacre was that law enforcement authorities did not act on Nidal Hasan's emails to a known Islamic extremist because he was conducting a research project. Now we are learning more about the content of those emails. For example, in one message, Hasan told the radical cleric that he could not wait to have conversations with him in paradise. Another email reportedly asked "when jihad is considered 'appropriate,' and if it is acceptable for innocent people to die in suicide attacks."

In the Senate, Joseph Lieberman is holding hearings to find out how this happened. Here's the most disturbing thing we have learned so far. The FBI and the Pentagon have a joint counterterrorism program to identify likely terrorists, but there's one problem: According to the Wall Street Journal, Senator Lieberman is demanding to know why it is "focused only on white supremacists or other right-wing extremists." The same backwards thinking that led the Department of Homeland Security to classify certain conservatives as potential domestic terrorists is evidently alive and well in the Hasan case.

Let me remind our elites, in case they have forgotten. It wasn't evangelical Christians who flew planes into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon on 9/11. It wasn't Catholics who blew up the USS Cole. It wasn't Buddhists who blew up our embassies in Tanzania and Kenya. It wasn't Lutherans who tried to massacre our troops at Fort Dix. It wasn't an Orthodox Jew who attacked an Army recruiting office in Little Rock, Arkansas, or drove his SUV into a crowd of college students at a North Carolina university. Sadly, thirteen American soldiers are dead because political correctness has blinded our leaders to the obvious: Radical Islam has declared war on us. (Gary Bauer, End-of-Day, Nov. 20, 2009)

Major Hasan's Email

Major Hasan's E-Mail: 'I Can't Wait to Join You' in Afterlife

United States Army Major Nidal Hasan told a radical cleric considered by authorities to be an al- Qaeda recruiter, "I can't wait to join you" in the afterlife, according to an American official with top secret access to 18 e-mails exchanged between Hasan and the cleric, Anwar al Awlaki, over a six month period between Dec. 2008 and June 2009. "It sounds like code words," said Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, a military analyst at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies. "That he's actually either offering himself up or that he's already crossed that line in his own mind." Other messages include questions, the official with access to the e-mails said, that include when is jihad appropriate, and whether it is permissible if there are innocents killed in a suicide attack. "Hasan told Awlaki he couldn't wait to join him in the discussions they would having over non-alcoholic wine in the afterlife," the official said. (ABC News)

Major Powers Meet over Iran

Major powers to meet after Iran snubs nuclear deal

Major world powers are to meet in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal, a top EU official said, after US President Barack Obama warned of "consequences" for Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, hit out at the United States amid mixed signals from world powers and an apparent new deadlock in efforts to allay Western concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme. "Tomorrow (Friday) in Brussels there will be a meeting of the three plus three at the level of political directors, hosted by the European Union," said EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana's spokeswoman. UN Security Council permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States, plus Germany are leading talks aimed at persuading Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions. On Wednesday, Iran rejected a proposal for it to send more than 70 percent of its stocks of low-enriched uranium abroad under a deal brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog. (AFP)

Defending Faith, Family And Freedom

Today, dozens of religious and pro-family leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C., to announce the release of the Manhattan Declaration. Led by my good friend Chuck Colson and Princeton's Robbie George, these leaders are calling on Christians to stand up and defend the "inviolable and non-negotiable" values of life, traditional marriage and religious liberty. In addition, the Declaration serves notice to public authorities that "We will fully and ungrudgingly render to Caesar what is Caesar's. But under no circumstances will we render to Caesar what is God's."

My friends, I feel strongly that "rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's" means more than just paying your taxes. Like Joseph and Mary reporting to Bethlehem for the census, we are obligated to be active participants in our democratic republic, and that means voting according to our values. I am honored to be a signer of the Manhattan Declaration - an urgent call to action for men and women of faith for such a time as this. (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; Nov. 20, 2009)

The Good News Corner

Christmas With a Capital "C"

As we prepare to enter the holiday season, beginning next week with Thanksgiving, let's all set our hearts on proclaiming the Reason for the Season: the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth . . . our Savior . . . our Lord.

We trust that this song will help all of us get into the holiday mood . . . in the embrace of our Savior. Amen.

Publishing Notice

Next week, in honor of Thanksgiving week, we will move to a revised publishing schedule.

On Monday, we will not publish On Capitol Hill This Week, as Congress will be in recess. Instead, we will again publish the Daily Brief.

The Daily Brief will also be released on Tuesday and Wednesday to close out the week.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

CHPP Daily Brief - Navember 19, 2009

In This Issue
Today's Daily Brief
The Middle East in Focus
ENDA on Hold!
Health Care Update
Dems Push Through Hamilton Nomination
Obama Appeases China; Bashes Israel
The Good News Corner

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The Daily Brief - Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)

Today's Daily Brief

1. Dems alarmed as Independents bolt party - Politico

Mounting evidence that independent voters have soured on the Democrats is prompting a debate among party officials about what rhetorical and substantive changes are needed to halt the damage.

- God, when we see the results of a government that has brought tribulation and anguish upon our country, we the people of America must stand up in the strength of our holy God and push back the destruction that has attempted to take over. We stand in the glory, honor, and peace of the Lord and are taking back our country, and if God be for us, who can be against us. We trust God. In Jesus Name.

- "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupted by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." (Daniel 11:32)

2. Senate Democrats introduce $849 billion healthcare reform bill - AP

Majority leader Harry Reid unveiled the Senate's healthcare reform bill Wednesday. Reid needs to get 60 Senators on board in order to prevent a Republican filibuster. Earlier Wednesday, he met with three moderate Democrats who have expressed concern about the bill: Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas (who faces reelection next year).

Reuters reports that the debate is expected to begin on Nov. 30, after the Thanksgiving holiday next week, and last for at least three weeks.

The White House has tasked Vice President Joe Biden, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar (both former senators), and former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle with working to see that a Senate bill gets passed.

- Father, we pray that You will prevent the passage of this bill, and that the filibuster cannot be stopped! We ask that You turn the hearts of the moderates Nelson, Landrieu, and Lincoln against this bill. May all who are opposed stand strong!

- "with whom My hand shall be established; also My arm shall strengthen him. The enemy shall not outwit him, nor the son of wickedness afflict him." (Psalm 89:21,22)

3. Senate Democrats backing down on tough anti-abortion measure - Christian Science Monitor

The Senate Democrats' two leading foes of abortion have backed away from supporting the strict anti-abortion measure approved in the House version of healthcare reform. Sens. Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania were originally expected to back inclusion of the House's so-called Stupak amendment in the Senate version of the bill. But statements from both senators indicate that they are retreating to language that is less restrictive.

- Lord, we ask that You not allow the strong anti-abortion language of the Stupak Amendment to be removed. We pray that once again You will turn the hearts of Nelson and Casey, as well as all others toward righteousness.

- "lest innocent blood be shed in the midst of your land" (Deut 19:10a)

4. Obama: Too much debt could fuel double-dip recession - Reuters

President Barack Obama gave his sternest warning yet about the need to contain rising U.S. deficits, saying on Wednesday that if government debt were to pile up too much, it could lead to a double-dip recession.

- Lord, considering this is the man who dropped the U.S. into the deepest debt in history, we find these remarks to be unfathomable. We pray that all hidden agendas, and intimidations be revealed, and for the American people to not only see the truth but act on it through the political system. We pray for our elected officials to be wise against deception, and vote carefully to avoid further damage to the US economy.

- "Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue." ( Psalm 120:2)

5. D.C. Board Won't Allow Gay Marriage Ban on Ballot - AP

A measure to let voters decide whether to ban same-sex marriages in D.C. cannot go on the ballot because it would violate a city human rights law, the Board of Elections and Ethics ruled Tuesday.

The D.C. City Council is expected to approve gay marriage next month, but opponents wanted voters to weigh in.

- Lord, this act alone reveals a clear disregard for the Constitutional right of people to redress their grievances. We pray that You will turn the hearts of the DC Council and all other officials to reconsider allowing an election so that voters can speak their minds on this issue. We ask that Your Spirit move over the DC area, that hearts will be changed and righteousness flood America, beginning in our nation's capitol!

- "Let the lying lips be put to silence, which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous." (Psalm 31:18)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

" For ever, O LORD, Your Word is settled in heaven." (Psalm 119:89)

1. Israel's Barak says missile defense could permit withdrawal from occupied territories - World Tribune

Israel's government sees the development of an effective missile defense system as a factor in what could be its eventual withdrawal from territory captured in the 1967 war.

2. IDF attacks Gaza arms lab, 2 tunnels - Ynet News

Israel Air Force jets attacked a weapons lab and two arms smuggling tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday night. The Israel Defense Forces reported that the targets were hit and that the planes returned safely to their bases.

3. Turkey: Assad won't accept French mediation - Jerusalem Post

A day after French President Nicolas Sarkozy said his country was ready to facilitate a resumption of talks between Syria and Israel, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that although Israel no longer trusts Turkey to mediate the talks, Damascus would not accept Paris's role.

4. Groundwork laid to boost J'lem-EU ties - Jerusalem Post

In the shadow of the Goldstone Commission's report and concerns regarding the perception of Israel overseas, the Knesset and members of the EU parliament's permanent delegation for relations with Israel laid the groundwork Wednesday for a unique partnership to improve Israeli-European relations.

5. Poll: Record high support of peace talks - Ynet News

According to the monthly War and Peace Index, some 75% of the Jewish public in Israel support holding peace negotiations with the Palestinian Authority. This marks the highest support rate recorded on the War and Peace index in recent years.

ENDA on Hold!

It's the ENDA the World as We Know It

In an announcement that took both sides by surprise, today's mark-up of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was cancelled. We'll be on the lookout for ENDA to crop up later in the year, since it's a crucial step in moving forward with the broader homosexual agenda. But don't take it from us. Take it from the highest ranking homosexual serving in the Obama administration, John Berry, who is the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Check out my new Perkins on Point video to see exactly where this legislation is headed. Meanwhile, not all of the Left's wish list has been stalled. Today the House Oversight Committee is turning its attention to a mark-up of H.R. 2517, the "Domestic Partnerships Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009," which would give special treatment to federal employees who have same-sex domestic partners. Stay tuned for more on that fight. (Family Research Council)

Health Care Update

Waiting on Mr. Write...

Senate Democrats seem like the picture of self-sacrifice these days. More than a few have talked about their willingness to stay in Washington through next week to work on health care reform, cutting into what is traditionally a nice long Thanksgiving break. While they may seem driven to overhaul the system, the real motivation for hanging around may be slightly less noble. Staying in D.C. helps to insulate them from angry constituents back home. Plenty of Senators would be happy to spend their holiday as far away as possible from their states, where outrage over both plans has reached its boiling point.

Unfortunately for Democrats, the country's mood isn't likely to improve anytime soon, even if Sen. Harry Reid finally manages to write his version of reform. "Americans resent being ignored by arrogant politicians who think they know better how to run our lives than we do," columnist Connie Hair wrote on the Human Events website. As it turns out, even politicians resent being ignored by other arrogant politicians. Last month, eight Democrats sent the Majority Leader a formal letter demanding that the Senate--and public-- have access to the bill for at least 72 hours prior to its first vote. Initially, Sen. Reid agreed.

According to Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), "he promised 'days--not a day or two' for lawmakers to review the yet-to-be-seen bill before attempting to clear a 60-vote procedural hurdle needed to bring the legislation to the Senate floor." Yet already the leadership is weighing a vote on the motion to proceed in the next two days--without even releasing the bill text! If you ask Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), he thinks the chamber should have at least as long to review the bill as liberals had to write it. But Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the second highest ranking Democrat, essentially said yesterday that the Senate will be lucky to have 72 hours, let alone six weeks!

FRC will be watching the process closely and keeping our eyes peeled for any move to dump the Stupak amendment. So will the American people--61% of whom oppose taxpayer-funded abortion, according to a new CNN poll. (Family Research Council)

- Prevailing prayer is requested that the Senate language be posted for public review, for fiscal responsibility, that no federal takeover "public option" be included, and that the Stupak-Pitts amendment preventing tax-funded abortion be included in any final compromise version. [Intercessors for America]

Dems Push Through Hamilton Nomination
Dems Push Through Anti-Jesus Prayer Judge

Democrats crushed a Senate filibuster against appeals court nominee David Hamilton -- a judge who prohibited prayers that mentioned Jesus Christ, while allowing Muslim prayers to Allah -- before sessions of the Indiana Legislature.

Tuesday's 70-29 vote limited debate over Hamilton's qualifications and assured his elevation to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - sometimes a precursor for nomination to the Supreme Court. Sixty votes were needed to end the filibuster, but confirmation only required a simple majority.

Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) noted that while Hamilton prohibited the mention of Jesus in invocations, he allowed a Muslim cleric to pray to Allah. Several Republicans supported the Democrats, including Saxby Chambliss (GA), Susan Collins (ME), John Cornyn (TX), Orrin Hatch (UT) and Richard Lugar (IN). (AP OneNewsNow 11/18/09) [Reported by: Intercessors for America; On Watch inWashington]

Obama Appeases China; Bashes Israel

Obama's trip to Asia has been one long bow. The bow to Japanese Emperor Akihito made the most news, but his most dangerous bows were the concessions he made to satisfy China's communist rulers. Human rights abuses in China were relegated to a low priority. Obama crushed the hopes of occupied Tibet by stating that he recognized that country as part of the People's Republic of China. He met with no dissenters or human rights advocates.

Contrast his submissive posture toward China's autocrats with his "tough guy" approach toward Israel. Yesterday, the city government of Jerusalem authorized the construction of 900 homes for Israelis in the Gilo neighborhood. Gilo has been home to thousands of Jews for years. Construction goes on there regularly.

But the Obama White House and the State Department reacted to the routine construction announcement as if it were a declaration of war. Administration spokesmen repeatedly bashed Israel during press briefings yesterday for endangering peace. How? Does the president see some moral equivalence between Jewish homes and Palestinian homicide bombers?

Someone needs to inform our apprentice president that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. It is not on the negotiating table. The insistence by Barack Obama and the U.N. that more Jews not be permitted to live in a Jerusalem neighborhood is arrogant and racist. And it is further proof that this administration's goal is to divide the holy city of Jerusalem and divide Israel - forcing it to shrink itself to within indefensible borders while it is surrounded by Islamofascists who declare their desire to "wipe Israel off the map."

The president should devote his time to creating jobs for out of work Americans, instead of acting as if he is in charge of the Jerusalem Zoning Board. (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; November 18, 2009)

The Good News Corner

Two Iranian Christian Women Freed After 259 Days in Prison; Still Need Our Prayers

November 18, 2009

Dear friend of the persecuted,

It is with great joy that I can share with you that Maryam Rostampour and Marzieh Amirizadeh have been released from prison today!!! I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to each person who sent an email to the Iranian authorities on behalf of Maryam and Marzieh. You used your time and freedom to play a part in pressuring the Iranian government for their release. It is a beautiful demonstration of Christian unity when so many individuals and organizations join together to speak out for suffering believers worldwide.

Maryam and Marzieh were imprisoned for over 9 months in Iran's most notorious Evin prison, simply for their faith in Christ. Both women have been released without bail which is another blessing. Unfortunately, the government did not drop the two remaining charges of "apostasy" and "propagation of the Christian faith" with which the women have been charged. This means the women could be re-arrested and will have these charges hanging over them. Please join us in:

- Praising God for the release of Maryam and Marzieh!

- Praying for quick and complete physical healing of both women who are in poor health and need medical attention.

- Praying that the 2 remaining charges against the women would be dropped quickly.

Learn more about Maryam and Marzieh's release. Go here.

Giving thanks,
Lindsay Vessey
Advocacy Director
Open Doors USA

CHPP Daily Brief - November 18, 2009

In This Issue
• Today's Daily Brief
• The Middle East in Focus
• Health Care Conference Call
• Bad News for D.C. Voters
• Citizen Osama?!
• The Good News Corner

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The Daily Brief - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)

Today's Daily Brief

1. Ft. Hood Terrorist was Advisor to Obama Administration - Fox News

Since the terrorist attack at Ft. Hood, Texas on Thursday, Nov. 5, FOX News has discovered and reported that the U.S. Army Major Dr. Nidal Malik Hassan (American Army Officer of Muslim descent) who slaughtered over a dozen US ARMY soldiers and seriously wounded 40 US ARMY soldiers was an advisor to the Obama Administration concerning Muslim appointments to Homeland Security.

Read more, see page 29.

- Father, now is the time for America to repent of its sins and fall upon the Lord Jehovah to save us. God, these appointees are bent on destroying America and attempting to bring change to who we really are, a people whose foundation is the Lord. But when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord raises up a standard against him. So we cry out to our God, save America. In Jesus Name.

- "God will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You; because he trusts in You. Trust you in the Lord forever; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength." (Isaiah 26:3-4)

2. California gay marriage campaign kicks off - Reuters

Gay marriage advocates on Monday launched a campaign to try to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban, hoping to become the first U.S. state to convince voters to approve gay people's right to wed.

- Father, this way of life promotes unnatural affection and Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God for having this lifestyle. So, Lord, we ask that you protect these people from themselves, open their eyes to see the error of their ways. We plead for Your intervention. In Jesus Name.

- "Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, were giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire." (Jude 7)

3. Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act - NewsMax

Gay married couples suing the government over a federal law that doesn't recognize same-sex unions say there is "no legitimate or plausible" reason for having a federal definition of marriage that excludes gay couples.

- Father, it is the law of God that gives the "legitimate or plausible" reason for excluding marriage among gay couples. Therefore, we pray they repent and turn to God, or else it is God who will give them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves, who have changed the truth of God into a lie. We plead for mercy. In Jesus Name.

- "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due." (Romans 1:26-27)

4. Dems eye stock trade tax - The Hill

House Democratic leaders are considering imposing a new tax on stock transactions to fund a jobs bill, leadership sources tell The Hill.

- Father, this is deception mixed with a hidden agenda filled with lies to further attempt to destroy America by hitting hard at our financial stability. God, by Your power, we plead with You to pull out and defeat any and all evil imaginations in the minds of our enemy who work against our country. Father, we ask that you strengthen, establish and protect our economy, our security, our jobs and our investments with the blood of Jesus. In Jesus Name.

- "Show Your marvelous loving-kindness, O God that saves by Your right hand them which put their trust in You from those that rise up against them." (Psalm 17:7)

5. Second Stimulus? Dems Promise Jobs Bill - Fox News

House Democrats are looking at swelling deficits further, at least temporarily, on a jobs-producing bill in response to double-digit unemployment and a sense within their ranks that the party needs to do more to put people back to work.

- Father, we ask that all worldly powers be removed that would strip more jobs from the American people. Destroy their bills that are deceptive and cannot produce jobs. They take away our jobs and then want to produce a bill that would put people back to work. Lord, take over our government and our economy. Bring security back to our nation. In Jesus Name.

- "Lo, you trust in the staff of this broken reed, on the government, whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it." (Isaiah 36:5)

6. Gov't Wastes $98B in Taxpayer Dollars in 2009 - Fox News

More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year.

- Father, we plead for mercy. We plead for Your intervention. You see from heaven all this waste and robbery of our tax dollars that has been squandered by this government. Oh God, bind all powers that rob us under the blood of Jesus. Restrict, remove and restrain their control. God help us. Stand with Your people and save us. In Jesus Name.

- "If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." ( 2 Chronicles 7:14)

7. Sex infections still growing in U.S., says CDC - Reuters

American squeamishness about talking about sex has helped keep common sexually transmitted infections far too common, especially among vulnerable teens, U.S. researchers reported Monday.

- God, You have given to us a holy standard which protects people everywhere from suffering from sexually transmitted infections. It is called "abstinence." Your design and protection is to wait until marriage. But when it is casually treated before marriage, there is a hard consequence in disobeying the Word of the Lord. You have said we are to flee youthful lusts. So let us promote God's law. In Jesus Name.

- "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust thereof; but he that does the will of God abides forever." (I John 2:16-17)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

" For ever, O LORD, Your Word is settled in heaven." (Psalm 119:89)

1. Despite US pressure, Gilo to be expanded - Ynet News

American pressure against construction in east Jerusalem continues to mount, but Israel shows no signs of folding. On the backdrop of the new American demand to freeze construction in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo, the regional committee for planning and construction on Tuesday approved a motion to expand Gilo and south Jerusalem and build 900 new housing units in the neighborhood.

2. Erekat denies PA plans to declare state unilaterally - Jerusalem Post

The Palestinians will not unilaterally declare an independent state, but rather seek a UN Security Council resolution endorsing a two-state solution along the pre-1967 lines, Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday.

3. Israel insists there is no crisis with US - Ynet News

Although Israel has been insisting for quite a while that there is no crisis in its relations with the United States, state officials were surprised Tuesday by the harsh American response to the approval of 900 new housing units in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo.

4. Palestinians, UK blast Israeli Jerusalem building plan - Ynet News

Israeli officials on Tuesday deposited a plan to build 900 more housing units in a Jewish neighborhood in the part of Jerusalem claimed by Palestinians, drawing criticism from the Palestinians and Britain.

5. US: Time 'very short' for Iran on nuclear deal - Ynet News

Iran faces a "very short" window to submit its formal response to a UN-brokered deal meant to allay suspicions that it seeks to develop nuclear weapons, the US State Department said on Tuesday.

- God, we ask that you bind the forces of darkness that would develop nuclear weapons that could bring mass destruction upon many people. Let no lies of concession come out of Iran. Put out Your hand against any and all false claims that may come forth. Stand against deception, Lord, by the blood of Jesus. We ask that You reveal everything that is hidden with all its magnitude. Expose it for all the world to see, O God. In Jesus Name.

- "The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them." (Proverbs 12:6)

6. Obama criticizes new Israeli move on settlements - AP

President Barack Obama says Israel's latest move to build hundreds of new apartments in a neighborhood claimed by the Palestinians complicates administration efforts to relaunch peace talks and embitters the Palestinians. Obama told Fox News in an interview Wednesday that additional settlement building doesn't make Israel safer. He said such moves make it harder to achieve peace in the region, and embitters the Palestinians in a way that he said could be very dangerous.

Health Care Conference Call

Conference Call with Sen. Sam Brownback on Healthcare
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 - 2:30 p.m. EST

The U.S. House passed healthcare reform, but with your help we were also able to get an amendment (Stupak, Pitts, et al.) passed that stripped abortion funding from the plan. However, now the battle moves to the Senate, and there is a determined effort to strip the pro-life amendment passed in the House and mandate that federal dollars will pay for abortions and support abortion providers.

I want to encourage you to join us on a Conference Call tomorrow, Thursday, November 19, at 2:30 PM (EST) with Tony Perkins and Senator Sam Brownback for the latest on the Healthcare debate. Here's the call-in info: 1-866-939-8416 and enter code: 102623##. The call will last for about 30 minutes.

Encourage your church members to contact their U.S. Senators and urge them to VOTE YES for a Stupak-Pitts type amendment that will exclude the funding of abortions and abortion providers from the healthcare bill.

Your Senators can be reached by calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or visit www.FRC.org and click on Contact Officials. Respectfully let your Senators know how you feel about taxpayer funded abortion in the proposed Senate healthcare plan.

And please forward this message to your pastor friends. We won a battle for unborn life in the House, but now is not the time to let up. It is absolutely imperative that our Senators hear from the Christian community if we hope to make a difference.
Standing for Faith, Family and Freedom,

Dr. Kenyn M. Cureton
Vice President for Church Ministries
Family Research Council
www.frc.org

Bad News for D.C. Voters

Washington D.C. refuses citizen vote on gay marriage

A measure to let voters decide whether to ban same- sex marriages in D.C. cannot go on the ballot because it would violate a city human rights law, the Board of Elections and Ethics ruled Tuesday.

The D.C. City Council is expected to approve homosexual marriage next month, but opponents wanted voters to weigh in.

The elections board said allowing residents to vote on a ban would conflict with the city's 1977 Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination.

A group called Stand4MarriageDC wanted a ballot measure that said "only marriage between a man and woman" should be "valid or recognized" in the city. The group's head is Bishop Harry Jackson, a Maryland church pastor who has been vocal in opposing the same-sex marriage law.

Cleta Mitchell, an attorney for the group, said members would appeal the ruling in D.C. Superior Court, likely within the week. She said the ruling was not a surprise and the measure does not violate the city's human rights act. She said the board made a mistake.

If the D.C. Council has the right to "change the law in order for same-same sex couples to marry," she said, "the people have the same rights ... to make law on the same subject."

- Lift up Bishop Harry Jackson, Rev. Pierre Bynum, and other area leaders in prayer, asking our Lord to strengthen their hands as they work to turn the battle at the gates. May they not become weary in well-doing, and may they find favor when this issue is brought before a higher court. In the end, the High Court of heaven WILL rule in the affairs of man. Amen.

- "Then I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning; after that you will be called teh city of righteousness, a faithful city." (Isaiah 1:26 NAS)

Citizen Osama?!

There were fireworks on Capitol Hill today as Attorney General Eric Holder defended the administration's decision to grant the 9/11 plotters the same constitutional protections afforded to American citizens. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) cut to the chase when he pressed Holder on whether the administration would read Osama bin Laden his Miranda rights if he were captured. Holder would not answer the question. That tells us all we need to know about this administration's pre-9/11 mindset. You can watch the exchange here. (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; Nov. 18, 2009)

The Good News Corner

An Explosion in the heart of Islam

Dr. professor Mustafa Mohammad Rashid, department chair of the Sharia Law of Islam at Al Azhar university in Cairo, accepts Christ as his savior.

Al Azhar university in Cairo, is the world's centre of Islamic scholarship and education

In the past , Dr. Mustafa received the Peace Prize from President Mubarak of Egypt.

Source of the news. www.coptic-news.com .
The articles and his testimony are in the Arabic Language

Pray for:

His safety and his family's safety
Against retaliation from the fundamentalists
For wisdom in the Egyptian government, how to deal with the situation.
For thousands of students and leaders who have been taught by him, and millions who to have followed his teaching.

Submitted by: Victor Khalil

CHPP Daily Brief - November 17, 2009

In This Issue
Today's Daily Brief
The Middle East in Focus
Obama Works to Ban All Firearms
Case Dismissed?
Last Chance!
The Daily Jot
Fort Hood Update
The Good News Corner

Greetings!

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The Daily Brief - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)

Today's Daily Brief

1. Senator Plans to Filibuster Obama Judicial Appointee - Fox News

The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says he intends to filibuster one of President Obama's nominees to the federal appellate bench, saying that he is going to play by what he calls the changed rules governing the nomination process of federal judges. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., decried the current "sad state of affairs" involving the nomination process when he told reporters Monday afternoon that he intends to filibuster Judge David Hamilton's selection to the Chicago-based Seventh Circuit Court of U.S. Appeals.

· Heavenly Father, we pray that You block the appointment of this abortion advocate and any nominations for the judicial benches if they do not follow your laws.

· Their judges are overthrown by the sides of the cliff, and they hear my words, for they are sweet. (Psalms 141:6)

2. Illinois Leaders Split on Taking Guantanamo Detainees at State Prison - Christian Science Monitor

To overcome a congressional ban on detaining the suspects on US soil, local support for the move would likely be key - a hurdle helped over the weekend by strong backing from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) and Sen. Richard Durbin (D). Both touted the idea as a rare opportunity to bring some 3,000 jobs and up to $1 billion over four years to a part of the state in desperate need of an economic jolt.

· Lord, we pray our leaders will quickly block this transference of the Gitmo detainees to the U.S., through the courts and laws that ban detaining suspects on U.S. soil. Give us good judges to support this block. Let the people cry out.

· But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them. (Proverbs 24:25)

3. Obama Admin Slashed 60,000 Jobs From Recent Stimulus Report - ABC News

The Chicago Tribune noted that the administration said $4.7 million in stimulus money for schools in north Chicago had saved the jobs of 473 teachers, but the school district only employed 290 teachers. The statistics - claiming that stimulus money had helped save or create 14,330 school jobs in Illinois - were "riddled with anomalies that raise questions about their validity."

· Lord, at over one million dollars per job that was supposedly saved, we pray that this excessive spending be stopped. Expose all the lies of this administration, and give us leaders that will be honest and trustworthy in all their actions.

· The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. (Proverbs 11:3)

4. Time Crunch Looms for Health Bill - Wall Street Journal

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pressing to advance his version of health-care legislation passed a key juncture this week in a bid to avoid a timing crunch that could otherwise kick the proposed revamp into next year.

Republicans will likely filibuster the "motion to proceed," which simply allows the Senate to begin debate. Delaying consideration of the bill until 2010, an election year, could jeopardize its chances and turn the intricacies of the Senate timetable into a political tool for the bill's opponents.

· We thank You Lord, that there has been a delay and dissension over this costly healthcare bill. We cannot afford any more debt, so please continue to block it.

· Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us." (Isaiah 8:10)

5. Holding Gitmo Trials Far From Prison Could Cause Complications, Analysts Say - Fox News

Charles Stimson, a former deputy assistant defense secretary for detainees, said with the Obama administration considering rural Illinois, and several other remote locations, to house the suspects, defense counsel will find "great choices" to pursue their cases.

"You will seek a venue that benefits your client every time," Stimson said.

· Heavenly Father, we pray this transfer by the Obama administration of the Gitmo detainees to the U.S., will be blocked by judges. Let a strong effective voice by the citizens rise up against this action to stop it from happening.

· "Do not let the swift flee away, Nor the mighty man escape; they will stumble and fall toward the north, by the River Euphrates. (Jeremiah 46:6)

6. Fed 'Attentive' to Dollar, but No Action Appears Imminent - USA Today

It's rare for a Fed chairman to discuss the U.S. currency, which is the Treasury Department's domain. But a weak dollar can have larger impacts, such as igniting inflation as the cost of imports rises, says Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisors. The dollar has declined 16% against the euro since early March.

· Heavenly Father, give our nation wisdom, and leaders who know how to manage our money. We pray for all who are being affected by this economic downturn.

· I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread. (Psalms 37:25)

7. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Won't Say If Abortion Curb is Health-bill Killer - NY Times

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand rallied with pro-choice advocates Monday to rail against abortion restrictions in the House health care reform plan - but she refused to say if the issue is a deal breaker for her. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem urged lawmakers not to compromise on the issue. "Represent the majority of the country or pay the price in 2010," she warned.

· Thank You Lord, for strong leaders who included this ban on abortion coverage. Let this be the issue that brings this healthcare to nothing.

· "The Lord will send on you cursing, confusion, and rebuke in all that you set your hand to do, until you are destroyed and until you perish quickly, because of the wickedness of your doings in which you have forsaken Me.

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

" For ever, O LORD, Your Word is settled in heaven." (Psalm 119:89)

1. Hamas: Israel lying to justify next war - Jerusalem Post

Hamas on Saturday claimed IDF reports that the group had test-fired long-range rockets were an Israeli attempt to justify a new military operation in the Gaza Strip, DPA reported.

2. The Secret Palestinian Plan - Fox News

A senior Palestinian official tells Fox News in the next few weeks the Palestinian Authority is planning to call for Palestinian statehood through a UN resolution -- a similar maneuver to that by which Israel was created.

3. Netanyahu to PA: If you make unilateral moves, so will we - Jerusalem Post

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned on Sunday that Israel might take unilateral steps if the Palestinians did not return to the negotiating table.

4. PA confirms PLO to take over parliament - Ynet News

Salim Zanoun, chairman of the Palestinian National Council (PNC), confirmed Sunday evening that the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was planning to take over the Hamas-controlled Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC).

5. Ministers stiffen positions toward unilateral Palestinian state - Ynet News

The political stalemate continues, the Palestinians are planning on declaring a state of their own, and the Syrian option is again on the table. The cabinet ministers convened Sunday morning for their weekly meeting and showed that the recent developments have resulted in a hardening of positions -- at least publicly.

Obama Works to Ban All Firearms

On Wednesday (Nov. 11th -- Veterans Day) Obama Took the First Major Step in a Plan to Ban All Firearms in the United States

On Wednesday the Obama administration took its first major step in a plan to ban all firearms in the United States. The Obama administration intends to force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for US citizens through the signing of international treaties with foreign nations. By signing international treaties on gun control, the Obama administration can use the US State Department to bypass the normal legislative process in Congress. Once the US Government signs these international treaties, all US citizens will be subject to those gun laws created by foreign governments. These are laws that have been developed and promoted by organizations such as the United Nations and individuals such as George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The laws are designed and intended to lead to the complete ban and confiscation of all firearms.

The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of gun control that will inflict major damage to our 2nd Amendment before US citizens even understand what has happened. Obama can appear before the public and tell them that he does not intend to pursue any legislation (in the United States) that will lead to new gun control laws, while cloaked in secrecy, his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is committing the US to international treaties and foreign gun control laws. Does that mean Obama is telling the truth? What it means is that there will be no publicized gun control debates in the media or votes in Congress. We will wake up one morning and find that the United States has signed a treaty that prohibits firearm and ammunition manufacturers from selling to the public. We will wake up another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that prohibits any transfer of firearm ownership. And then, we will wake up yet another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that requires US citizens to deliver any firearm they own to the local government collection and destruction center or face imprisonment. (Reuters) Read more.

- When will the American people rise up and say "Enough!"? This news requires prayer AND action. First, pray that a groundswell of opposition to this news will arise among our citizens, because our "right to bear arms" is guaranteed by our Constitution. Next, call your own congressman and senators and voice your opinion on this matter. PRAY!

- "Thy people shall volunteer freely in the day of Thy power." (Psalm 110:3 NAS)

Case Dismissed?

Will the civilian trial that Hussein Obama has committed to providing for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) be thrown out of court? It could be. The president, by his decision, has granted KSM all the rights we have as American citizens under our beloved Constitution. One of those rights is the right to an attorney. The courts have ruled that when you are arrested you must be informed of that right and told you have the right to be silent until you confer with an attorney. That is called the "Miranda warning."

Mohammed was not given a Miranda warning for reasons obvious to everyone - except the gang currently running our country. KSM is not an accused bank robber or mugger - he is a foreign enemy - a soldier of Islam. The first motion in this circus trial could very well be a motion to dismiss because of the failure to provide a Miranda warning.

Are you angry yet? There's more. While this administration worked overtime to ensure that KSM would enjoy the rights of the civilization he wants to destroy, Obama still hasn't been able to decide whether he wants to win the war in Afghanistan. He still has not made up his mind about whether to grant our soldiers the reinforcements they need to win.

Finally, consider this: Under our laws, KSM can act as his own attorney. By doing so, he could have access to the most sensitive secret documents about our knowledge of Al Qaeda and its terrorist network. (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; Nov. 16, 2009)

Last Chance!

Senate May Vote This Week to Fund Abortion in Health Care

Despite the pro-life victory when Congress passed the historic anti-abortion funding amendment sponsored by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R- Penn.), the Senate could begin debate on the health care bill this week without any guarantee the government will pay for abortions!

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) may begin the process next week and he does not plan on keeping the "Stupak-Pitts" pro-life amendment in the Senate version of the bill. Senator Reid is expected to take up the House bill, and then replace it with a "Senate substitute" which will fund elective abortions. To do so, Senator Reid must start with the House bill for technical reasons since he has failed to craft a Senate bill yet.

Senator Reid will have to file a "motion to proceed" to the House bill, and this "motion" needs 60 votes before he can replace the bill with the Senate "substitute" that will use taxpayer funds for abortions -- this vote must be stopped and may happen as early as Thursday! E-mail your Senators and urge them "to vote No on any procedural vote to move to the health bill unless Senator Reid's version of the bill contains the Stupak-Pitts amendment to ban government funding of abortion."

Contact Your Senators and ask them to oppose the "Motion to Proceed" on the Health Care bill unless Senator Reid includes the Stupak-Pitts anti-abortion funding amendment. (Family Research Council)

The Daily Jot

Are Some American Leaders Enemies of the State?

In the days following the Ft. Hood terrorist attack, the man who occupies the Oval Office has made several statements that should give US citizens a clear indication that its White House is complicit in supporting Islamic terrorism over the best interests and safety of the American public. Obama's first statement on November 5: "We will make sure that we get answers to every single question about this horrible incident and I want all of you to know that as commander in chief, there's no greater honor but also no greater responsibility for me than to make sure that the extraordinary men and women in uniform are properly cared for and that their safety and security when they're at home is provided for."

By this time, the news media and others who were following the attack closely knew that the killer was Islamic and had shouted "allah akbar" before opening fire on the soldiers. The very next morning on November 6, Obama told reporters "This morning I met with FBI Director Mueller and the relevant agencies to discuss their ongoing investigation into what caused one individual to turn his gun on fellow servicemen and women. We don't know all of the answers yet, and I would caution against jumping to conclusions until we have all of the facts." Eight days later he asked Congress to delay any investigation of the shootings until the Administration's was complete.

His next statement was on Sunday, November 8. By this time, the world knew that terrorist Nidal Hasan was a radical Islamist believing in the right of Muslims to kill American soldiers. In response to the Fox News question, "What separates an act of violence from an act of terrorism?", Obama replied: "Well, look, we -- we have seen, in the past, rampages of this sort. And in a country of 300 million people, there are going to be acts of violence that are inexplicable. Even within the extraordinary military that we have--and I think everybody understands how outstanding the young men and women in uniform are under the most severe stress -- there are going to be instances in which an individual cracks."

At the Ft Hood memorial service on November 10, he said, ". . .no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts." Is Islam a faith or is it a combative enemy force? The Koran actually does justify murderous and craven acts against anyone who does not submit to Islam. So far, Obama has tried to downplay that Hasan was an Islamic terrorist and characterize the Ft Hood incident as a random act that any American could have committed. His remarks are consistent. Why would a president take such a position that portrays Americans as possible random killers and favors Islamic terrorism in detriment to the safety of the American people? Matthew 24:4 says, "Take heed that no man deceive you."

Bill Wilson
Word of Life Ministry
www.dailyjot.com

Fort Hood Update

After Fort Hood shootings, no force-wide changes in Army base security

An Army official today confirmed that no force-wide alterations have been made to existing security measures across Army bases in the U.S. in wake of the Nov. 5 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people. "Security conditions for our bases have not changed . . . but we have encouraged all installations to review their security procedures and status," said Lt. Col. Lee M. Packnett, Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Media Relations Division. Published reports have said Army bases had been locked down, while others detailed the current security measures taken at specific bases, including ratcheting up of patrols and other moves to ensure base safety. According to Packnett, security measures are based on a threat level. The Defense Department determines a basic, force-wide level of security threat across U.S. military installations, which it can raise or lower according to circumstances. Individual installations, such as a particular Army base, can increase their threat level, and therefore their own security measures, based on local situations or events. No installation may decrease its threat level below that determined by DOD. (Defense Systems) Read more.

The Good News Corner

You Are My Hiding Place

Praise God for His keeping power over all of His sheep . . . worship him now!

CHPP Daily Brief - November 16, 2009

In This Issue
• Today's Daily Brief
• The Middle East in Focus
• Obama, Netanyahu Discuss Iran, Peace
• The Obama-nation of Abortion Coverage
• Health Care "Reform"
• Medicare Studies Obamacare
• The Obama Bow Kowtow
• The Good News Corner

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The Daily Brief - Monday, November 16, 2009

SPECIAL EDITION

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)

Today's Daily Brief

1. World leaders deal major blow to Copenhagen climate change deal -
London Times

A key element of the international plan to address climate change is in jeopardy after several of the most powerful nations failed to confirm a previous commitment to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

- Offer a chorus of praise for this direct answer to prayer, and continue to decree the demise of The Copenhagen Treaty in December. God is in control!

- "Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us." (Isaiah 8:10)

2. Russian gas pipeline's approval deals blow to EU - Deutche Welle

Slovenia's agreement to sign on to the South Stream pipeline project has dashed hopes by the European Union to reduce dependency on Russian gas.

- As the nations struggle to maintain their own sovereignty against the "brute force" of stronger Entities, ask our Lord to grant each one grace to do so. Pray that alternative sources of fuel and Energy will be discovered quickly in and for Europe, so that these nations can, indeed, be free of Their dependency on Russian gas.

- "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:19)

3. Obama Admin. Looking to Nationalizing Public Transportation System - Washington Post

The Obama administration will propose that the federal government take over safety regulation of the nation's subway and light-rail systems, responding to what it says is haphazard and ineffective oversight by state agencies.

- Okay . . . What's next? Ask our Lord to raise up a restraining force against the "pacman" mentality of this administration, that would seek to take over every aspect of our society. Pray, too, that the regulations already in place to safeguard the security of our nation's subway systems be enforced effectively. Pray!

- "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." (Matthew 21:22)

4. Weak dollar no quick fix for narrowing trade gap - AP

A weaker dollar may boost the nation's economy by increasing exports and narrowing the trade gap -- but that won't happen anytime soon.

- Pray for the strengthening of the dollar, for many nations, especially the oil nations, are discussing using some other money in which to sell oil - maybe ameros? Repent for our nation's squandering its immense wealth on things of pleasure rather than "laying up treasures in heaven." What we sow into His works brings blessings.

- "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing." (Malachi 3:10)

5. Giuliani: 9/11 Trials in NYC Will Lead to More Terrorism - NewsMax

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani blasted the Obama administration on Friday for its decision to try five Sept. 11 suspects in New York, saying that such a trial would only encourage terrorists to target the city once again.

- Praise the Lord that Guilani has the courage to speak common sense. Probably the trials should be held in military tribunals, not in civilian courts. Pray that Attorney General Eric Holder also shows some wisdom in this matter and convinces our president that New York City trials are not correct.

- "You must observe them diligently, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people!" (Deuteronomy 4:6)

6. Abortion exposes divisions among Democrats - Reuters

President Barack Obama's bid to overhaul America's healthcare system has exposed a split over abortion within his Democratic Party that threatens to undercut the party's gains in recent elections.

- Knowing that the Lord established life and that His son Jesus stated that He is "the way, the truth, and the life," this split represents the beliefs of most American peoples. Praise the Lord that many politicians are convicted in their hearts (and probably in their pocket books) by the abortion issue. Pray that all our senators and representatives will hear their hearts burdened by the call to support life!

- "A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 36:26)

7. Two Earthquakes Strike Off Southern California Coast - Fox News

Two moderate earthquakes have struck under the ocean near the Channel Islands off the Southern California coast.

- What is the Lord showing us with these two earthquakes? Are they simply the movement of the tectonic plates? Praise the Lord that no people were injured by these phenomena!

- "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs." (Mark 13:8)

8. A million infected in Ukraine flu epidemic: minister - AFP

Ukraine's epidemic of flu and acute respiratory disorders has now affected more than a million people, the country's deputy health minister said on Tuesday.

Vasyl Lazoryshynets said the death toll from the epidemic had risen to 174, as President Viktor Yushchenko warned the country must brace itself for a second wave of infections. Read more.

- We wonder why the World Health Organization is not telling the world of the developing events in Ukraine and surrounding nations with this lethal flu, which independent sources claim is not "swine flu." Pray that intercessors will be alerted to pray over this catastrophe, as they begin to learn of this news. May their prayers avail much for the health and safety of every nation on earth in the face of this very dangerous illness.

- "The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)

The Middle East in Focus

1. The Secret Palestinian Plan - Fox News

A senior Palestinian official tells Fox News in the next few weeks the Palestinian Authority is planning to call for Palestinian statehood through a UN resolution -- a similar maneuver to that by which Israel was created.

- Pray for the Lord's intervention so that no two state plan is ever fulfilled.

- "Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and his anointed, saying, Let us burst their bonds asunder, and cast their cords from us." (Psalm 2:1-3)

2. Netanyahu to PA: If you make unilateral moves, so will we - Jerusalem Post

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned on Sunday that Israel might take unilateral steps if the Palestinians did not return to the negotiating table.

- Praise the Lord that Netanyahu is another David, who stands before the uncircumcized Philistine Goliath and cries out to the Lord to save his people. Goliath scoffed but he was killed by a young boy who believed in the Lord's power and might.

- "David said, "The Lord, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine." So Saul said to David, "Go, and may the Lord be with you!" (1 Samuel 17:37)

3. Fatah Considers Reverting to Popular Warfare - Bridges for Peace

Following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' [Abu Mazen] announcement that he would not run for another term, a senior Fatah official told Ynet that if serious progress was not made soon in peace talks, the organization would consider reverting to popular warfare. The source said Saturday [November 7] that more and more Fatah operatives were calling for a return to violent resistance. "We are not talking about terror attacks and weapons, but we are talking about protests and (throwing) stones, like the anti-fence protests, and about strikes and protests by the people, so that the world understands that the next step will be unpleasant and we go back to the way things were before Oslo," he said.

- Pray that any attempts by Fatah to reinstigate violence against Israelis as in past intifadas will be ineffective, that the Lord will protect his people from any and all violence.

- "Arise, O God, plead Your own cause; remember how the foolish man reproaches You daily. Do not forget the voice of Your enemies; the tumult of those who rise up against You increases continually." (Psalm 74:22- 23)

Obama, Netanyahu Discuss Iran, Peace

[Note: this meeting took place one week ago tonight; and was reported for prayer on Friday by Bridges for Peace.]

In a conversation shrouded in a virtual media blackout, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama met on Monday night [November 9] and discussed both Iran and Middle East Peace, according to the Jerusalem Post. Citing a statement on the meeting by the White House, the Post said Obama "reaffirmed" America's "strong commitment to Israel's security, and discussed security cooperation on a range of issues.

The president and prime minister also discussed Iran and how to move forward on Middle East peace." After the meeting, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak canceled interview plans.
According to the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz, Netanyahu was expected in his meeting with Obama to emphasize his seriousness regarding peace talks with the Palestinians and to point out Israel's willingness on restraining settlement construction in the West Bank [Judea and Samaria].

Before the Obama meeting, Netanyahu had similar words for the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly. According to a transcript of the speech, as provided on the Prime Minister's Office website, Netanyahu called for the immediate resumption of peace talks.
"I believe there is no time to waste," said Netanyahu. "We need to move towards peace with a sense of urgency and a sense of purpose. I want to be clear. My goal is not to have endless negotiations. My goal is not negotiations for negotiations sake. My goal is to reach a peace treaty, and soon."

Though Netanyahu promised a willingness to compromise in the peace process, he refused to back down on demands to demilitarize a Palestinian state. "I want to assure you Israel is willing to make great concessions for peace. But there can be no concessions on Israel's security," said the Israeli leader. "We have to ensure that weapons do not flow into the Palestinian areas in the West Bank, which overlooks Tel Aviv and surrounds Jerusalem. We cannot permit another Gaza or South Lebanon in the heart of the country."

Ironically, after being accused of planning to push for "economic peace" without ever intending to finalize a peace deal with the Palestinians, it was Netanyahu who challenged that approach in his speech.

"Prosperity can help advance peace-but only so far. To truly resolve the outstanding issues between us, we must begin and complete peace negotiations. . . So I say today to the leader of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas [Abu Mazen]: let us seize the moment to reach an historic agreement. Let us begin talks immediately."

(By Joshua Spurlock, BFP Israel Mosaic Radio, November 10, 2009)

- Pray that Prime Minister Netanyahu will stand firm in his demand for a demilitarized Palestinian state and Palestinian recognition of Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state in the region; pray that America will be sincerely committed to Israel's security, supporting these demands. "

- "I will lift up my eyes to the hills-from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep." (Psalm 121:1-4)

The Obama-nation of Abortion Coverage

Health care may be on Sen. Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) Thanksgiving menu, but it could be awhile before the Senate talks turkey. The Majority Leader started the Rule 14 process last week, which basically means the House bill would be available on the legislative calendar by tomorrow. Of course, just because it's on the Senate calendar doesn't mean the chamber will do anything with it. In order to start considering the bill, Sen. Reid would need 60 votes on his motion to proceed. With shaky support from his own party, that prospect seems highly unlikely. If any of the 58 Democrats and two Independents vote against the motion, the bill would stall. In case you're wondering why the Senate is considering the House bill instead of its own version, H.R. 3962 is just a placeholder. Because tax bills can't originate in the Senate, Sen. Reid is using the House legislation as a shell. Eventually, that shell will be replaced by the Senate health care bill, which is still under construction in closed door meetings of the Senate leadership.

One of the biggest questions on everyone's mind is whether the Stupak-Pitts amendment will survive the secret negotiations. Yesterday, Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) was blunt about the bill's chances without it. "What is clear is that for this bill to be successful, there can be no taxpayer funding for abortion," he said. And he's right. The Stupak amendment was the only popular thing about H.R. 3962. PelosiCare passed by a measly five votes, while the amendment to strip abortion funding won by a landslide (46 votes)! That fact seems to be completely lost on the President, who can't backpedal fast enough on his promise that "no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions."

Yesterday, White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod hinted that the President will do everything he can to strip the ban from the final bill, claiming that "the amendment changes the 'status quo,' something the President cannot abide." What changes the status quo is government-run health care. The Stupak amendment just adds the current restrictions to it. Planned Parenthood is already predicting an end to the amendment at the hands of the President, who President Cecile Richards calls her "strongest weapon." Meanwhile, her allies still insist on spinning the debate not as a denial of federal funding for abortion, but as a denial of the "right" to abortion--which is absurd. Under the Stupak amendment, women can get as many elective abortions as they want. But taxpayers have no more obligations to pay for that elective procedure than they do for a woman's elective plastic surgery.

Tell that to a group called Blue America. For every person who signs a petition to block the Stupak amendment, its leaders are sending coat hangers to 20 of the House Democrats who voted for it. "We're telling [them] ... [not to] take us back to an era of coat hangers and back alley abortions." Somebody ought to point out to them that this campaign is just exposing the lie of the pro-abortion movement. Why would they want to put something back in the bill that they said was never there? (Family Research Council)

Health Care "Reform"

Health Care "Reform" vs. Real Reform

According to Speaker Pelosi's definition of health care "reform," states can only get funding for liability demonstration projects IF they don't cap damages or attorneys' fees. Earlier this month the Congressional Budget Office said that tort reform would save $54 billion over the next decade. Another Health and Human Services study found reasonable limits placed on non- economic damages would reduce cost by an estimated $25.3 billion to $44.3 billion annually. Not to mention that several states have discovered millions in savings by introducing tort reform. As the Wall Street Journal reports, "30 states have adopted caps on awards as the core of their reform with huge success. Texas imposed malpractice caps in 2003, and the state has been rewarded with fewer lawsuits, a 50% drop in malpractice premiums, and a flood of new doctors." One reason why trial lawyers are left untouched could be the millions they give to Democrats every election cycle. (Family Research Council)

Medicare Studies Obamacare

You've Been Very Naughty

Last week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "I'm hopeful that we will have a [healthcare 'reform'] bill as a Christmas present to the American people." Speaker Pelosi must think that we've been very naughty this year, because ObamaCare is the legislative equivalent of a lump of coal in our stocking. The more we learn about the bill, the worse it gets. A new report released this weekend by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the government agency in charge of running Medicare and Medicaid, takes ObamaCare apart.

First, it flatly rejects Obama's main selling point - that "reform" would save money - concluding instead that the House bill would actually "increase costs over the next decade by $289 billion." And given the government's track record, I strongly suspect that figure is too low. Second, the House bill would hurt senior citizens. The Washington Post reports:

"A plan to slash more than $500 billion from future Medicare spending - one of the biggest sources of funding for President Obama's proposed overhaul of the nation's health-care system - would sharply reduce benefits for some senior citizens and could jeopardize access to care for millions of others, according to a government evaluation released Saturday. The report . . . found that Medicare cuts contained in the health package approved by the House on Nov. 7 are likely to prove so costly to hospitals and nursing homes that they could stop taking Medicare altogether."

Remember, friends, this analysis is not coming from Fox News or the Chamber of Commerce. This is one of the administration's own federal agencies, and it's not the first to suggest that healthcare "reform" isn't "hope and change." (It's more like a socialist bait-and-switch.) Last month, government economists at the Department of Health and Human Services reported that "the nation's health care tab would increase somewhat more rapidly with the legislation than if nothing is done." (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; Nov. 16, 2009)

The Obama Bow Kowtow

Our submissive president has done it again. You will remember that last April at the G-20 meeting, Obama performed a deep bow before King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, igniting a firestorm of criticism. This weekend, demonstrating that he is a slow learner, Obama did it again - bowing at the waist to greet Japan's Emperor Akihito.

The White House immediately claimed Obama was merely following protocol. Wrong. You can go to this video and see dozens of other heads of state greeting Akihito without bowing. U.S. presidents should never bow.

Reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. My friend Bill Bennett said a photo of the encounter was "ugly." He added, "We don't defer to emperors. We don't defer to kings." Bill Kristol observed that he doubts Sarah Palin would have bowed or even curtseyed.

The bow hit such a nerve because Americans increasingly are concluding that our whole foreign policy under President Obama has become one big bow and apology. When he has a chance to remind the world of our defense of liberty, by going to Berlin to mark the anniversary of the fall of wall, for example, Obama refuses to go. But he never misses an opportunity to go to a forum and pronounce his own country guilty of imagined sins and offenses.

Rush Limbaugh sarcastically suggested today that Obama bows to royalty because he is jealous and hopes that someday he will be bowed to also. Not going to happen! (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; November 16, 2009)

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CHPP Daily Brief - November 13, 2009

In This Issue
• Today's Daily Brief
• The Middle East in Focus
• Obama Attends SE Asia Summits
• The 14th Victim
• The Good News Corner

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The Daily Brief - Friday, November 13, 2009

"And they will fight, for the LORD will be with them." (Zechariah 10: 5)

Publishing News:

Next Monday, we will release a Special Edition of The Daily Brief instead of our normal "On Capitol Hill This Week" (the "OCAP"). The OCAP will return the following Monday, November 23.

Today's Daily Brief

1. Politicians rip decision on terrorism trials - CNN

Several members of Congress ripped Attorney General Eric Holder's decision Friday to try five suspected 9/11 terrorists in civilian court. Holder was accused of risking Americans' security by treating the suspects like "common criminals" with a right to greater constitutional protections than they would receive in a military trial. Five Guantanamo Bay detainees with alleged ties to the September 11, 2001, attacks -- including confessed mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed -- will be tried in civilian court in New York, Holder announced Friday. "These terrorists planned and executed the mass murder of thousands of innocent Americans. Treating them like common criminals is unconscionable," Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn said in a written statement. "The attacks of September 11th were an act of war. Reverting to a pre-9/11 approach to fighting terrorism and bringing these dangerous individuals onto U.S. soil needlessly compromises the safety of all Americans." Cornyn asserted that Holder had irresponsibly put "political ideology ahead of the safety of the American people just to fulfill an ill-conceived campaign promise." Texas Rep. Lamar Smith, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said the decision meant Mohammed and the other defendants would be able to claim new protections, including Miranda and Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure. "Bringing terrorists to U.S. soil expands their constitutional rights and could result in shorter sentences," Smith claimed in a statement. "America already gives terrorists more constitutional rights than any other country. The administration should not prioritize the rights of terrorists over the rights of Americans to be safe and secure," he said.

- May the Justice Department be led by men and women who are clear about the threat from terrorists and may the people cry out if actions are taken which endanger the public. May we give proper justice to all who attacked the US but not be hamstrung in order to bow to international pressure.

- "A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate." (Isaiah 28:6)

2. RNC to opt out of abortion coverage - Politico

The Republican National Committee will no longer offer employees an insurance plan that covers abortion after POLITICO reported Thursday that the anti-abortion RNC's policy has covered the procedure since 1991. "Money from our loyal donors should not be used for this purpose," Chairman Michael Steele said in a statement. "I don't know why this policy existed in the past, but it will not exist under my administration. Consider this issue settled." Steele has told the committee's director of administration to opt out of coverage for elective abortion in the policy it uses from Cigna. Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna, and two sales agents for the company said that the RNC's policy covers elective abortion. As of Thursday, the RNC's plan covers elective abortion - a procedure the party's own platform calls "a fundamental assault on innocent human life." Informed of the coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho told POLITICO earlier Thursday that the policy pre-dates the tenure of current RNC Chairman Michael Steele. "The current policy has been in effect since 1991, and we are taking steps to address the issue," Gitcho said. The RNC moved quickly Thursday to assuage any concerns its members might have.

- Thank You that the RNC has chosen to stand strong for life. We praise You that congressmen from both parties voted to ban abortion in the health bill and pray there will be an uprising that will speak for the unborn.

- "Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death." (Romans 6:21)

3. Feds move to seize 4 mosques, NYC skyscraper - AP

Federal prosecutors Thursday took steps to seize four U.S. mosques and a Fifth Avenue skyscraper owned by a nonprofit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government. In what could prove to be one of the biggest counterterrorism seizures in U.S. history, prosecutors filed a civil complaint in federal court seeking the forfeiture of more than $500 million in assets of the Alavi Foundation and an alleged front company. The assets include Islamic centers in New York City, Maryland, California and Houston, more than 100 acres (40 hectares) of land in Virginia, and a 36-story office tower in New York. Seizing the properties would be a sharp blow against Iran, which has been accused by the U.S. government of bankrolling terrorism and seeking a nuclear bomb.

- Thank You that the federal prosecutors have sought to take away the source of funding for Iran. We pray that all such endeavors in the US will be found and stopped.

- "Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!" (Psalm 43:1)

4. CAIR speaker to Muslims: OK to attack Fort Bragg - WorldNetDaily

A Council on American-Islamic Relations adviser and regular speaker at its events has suggested Islamic law permits Muslims to attack C-130 military transport planes carrying the 82nd Airborne out of Fort Bragg, N.C., according to a stunning new book exposing Washington-based CAIR's inner workings. Radical Islamic cleric Zaid Shakir, a frequent guest speaker at CAIR events, tells his Muslim audiences: "Jihad is physically fighting the enemies of Islam to protect and advance the religion of Islam. This is jihad." Acceptable targets of jihad, he says, include U.S. military aircraft. "Islam doesn't permit us to hijack airplanes filled with civilian people," Shakir once told a Muslim audience. However, "If you hijack an airplane filled with the 82nd Airborne, that's something else."

- May all proclaimations like this one be brought to light, and may the government and individual citizens all become aware of the threat that looms from organizations such as CAIR.

- "Then Asa called to the LORD his God and said, 'LORD, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us, O LORD our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; let not man prevail against You.'" (2 Chronicles 14:11)

5. ACORN Sues Over 'Unconstitutional' Funding Cuts By Congress - Fox News

In an attempt to regain the millions in funding it lost in the wake of a hidden-camera scandal, ACORN is suing the federal government over congressional legislation that cut off funding to the community organizing group.

- We pray that Congress will stand strong against any appeals from ACORN to again take public funds to advance their agenda that is harmful to minorities and the poor.

- "They are fat, they are sleek, They also excel in deeds of wickedness; They do not plead the cause, The cause of the orphan, that they may prosper; And they do not defend the rights of the poor." (Jeremiah 5:28)

6. Kaine Headlines DNC Fundraiser in Arkansas as Virginia Floods - Fox News

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, appeared with Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe at a private $250-per-ticket luncheon at a home in Little Rock with Virginia flooding and under an emergency declaration.

- We pray that leaders will begin to work for their constituents, not for any party. We pray for comfort for all those affected by this storm, and may this give Christians the opportunity to express Your love to others.

- "For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great, You who distress the righteous and accept bribes And turn aside the poor in the gate." (Amos 5:12)

7. Officials: Top White House lawyer to be pushed out - CNN

In the first major shakeup among President Obama's senior staff, White House Counsel Greg Craig announced his resignation Friday. The resignation will take effect on January 3, according to a letter Craig sent to Obama. Craig is being pushed out in favor of veteran Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer because of a dispute over plans to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, CNN learned Thursday. Bauer is the husband of Anita Dunn, the outgoing White House communications director. Dunn, who recently led a so-called "war" on Fox News, announced earlier this week that she is leaving her White House post, a long-anticipated move that was not connected to the media battle. Democratic officials said Craig was ousted because of frustration among senior White House aides over his handling of the plans to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay. As the White House's top lawyer, Craig was pivotal in advising Obama to sign an executive order during his first week in office promising to shut the prison by the end of January 2010. Craig was one of the lawyers who defended President Clinton during his impeachment trial. He became an early and active supporter of Obama in the Democratic presidential primaries, angering backers of then-Sen. Hillary Clinton. That is one of the reasons why allies of Craig are frustrated he is being replaced so early in the administration.

- We pray the White House Counsel will be a person who will be clear in thinking about the law and will not seek to pervert the law for gain.

- "Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God." (1 Corinthians 4:5)

8. Do Leaked Cables Mean Obama Is Rethinking Afghanistan? - Politics Daily

On Wednesday, after President Obama held his eighth White House strategy session on Afghanistan and rejected all four options put before him (each calling for an increase of U.S. troops there), The Washington Post disclosed the existence of two classified cables recently sent to Washington by the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry. In these memos, Eikenberry said he was skeptical about dispatching more American soldiers until the corrupt and inept government of President Hamid Karzai demonstrates it's taking steps to become less corrupt and less inept. Immediately, the Afghanistan policy debate -- in which there are no easy answers -- was reshaped. This was a reset. Everyone who follows these things in Washington assumes that the White House let loose his reports. I heard one Post reporter describe the paper's sources for this story as Obama political allies. Why would Obama aides (or allies) want Eikenberry's secret cables to be public? By leaking them, they have broadened the debate. No longer is the discussion focused on the size of the additional deployment of troops -- whether Obama should send 20,000, 30,000, or 40,000. Now there are two clear and diametrically opposed sides: send more troops, or don't send more troops. One side is represented by McChrystal; the other by Eikenberry, a retired three-star general who previously commanded U.S. troops in Afghanistan. In other words, pick your general.

- Lord, help the leaders in the administration to be wise in their choices and be cognizant of the ramifications of whatever path they choose.

- "Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance." (Proverbs 20:18)

9. Obama, Japanese Leader Spend Little Time Talking Economics - Fox News

Despite criticism that President Obama has spent too much time focusing on domestic issues like health care and climate change while the unemployment rate has risen to double-digits, the economy was not one of the principal topics of discussion during the president's meeting Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. During a press conference with Obama, the newly- elected Japanese prime minister laid out the various topics addressed in their meetings from earlier Friday: Afghanistan, climate change, nuclear disarmament, Iran and North Korea. But missing conspicuously from the list: the economy. "The economy was not a major issue this time, but again, this might reflect the times in which we're living," Hatoyama said.

- We pray that the administration will be focused on the needs of the people, not on any plans to enrich themselves in pocket or in popularity. We pray the president will speak out against the governments in Asia who are attacking Christians and not choose blind cooperation over humans' lives.

- "Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!" (Isaiah 5:23)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD." (Psalm 129:8)

1. Secret Obama deal for Palestinian state? - WND

The U.S. is considering adopting a unilateral Palestinian declaration of independence in the West Bank and Jerusalem regardless of negotiations with the Jewish state, according to Israeli sources speaking to Israel's Haaretz newspaper.

2. Palestinian January elections cancelled - London Telegraph

The Palestinian territories were cast into renewed political turmoil yesterday after elections scheduled for January were indefinitely postponed.

3. Accused Ortiz Bomber in Court: God is Proud - CBN News

Yaacov Teitel, the American immigrant to Israel accused of a number of terrorist attacks, including the attempted murder of Messianic teenager Ami Ortiz, said in a Jerusalem court today that God is proud of his actions, and he remained defiant in the face of all of the criminal charges against him: among them, first degree murder on two counts, two counts of attempted murder in addition to the Ortiz bombing, holding and manufacturing weapons and inciting violence.

4. Sarkozy to urge Assad today to open direct talks with Israel - Jerusalem Post

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to urge his Syrian counterpart to open direct talks with Israel, when the two men meet in Paris on Friday.

5. PA: Israel to focus on Syria - Ynet News

Despite Israel's denial that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a secret message of reconciliation to Syrian President Bashar Assad, the Palestinian Authority is convinced that something has changed in the Israeli approach, and that Jerusalem is now planning to focus its efforts on renewing talks with Damascus.

Obama Attends SE Asia Summits

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is already in the regions, and President Barack Obama is leaving for his first-ever summit with the leaders of Southeast Asia next week. The U.S. is trying to regain influence in a region that plays a crucial role in global trade and has rapidly expanded ties with China.

The summit will take place Sunday on the sidelines of an annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' gathering in Singapore, and is expected to include one of the highest-level meetings between a U.S. president and a top Myanmar (formerly Burma) leader in decades. The U.S. imposes strict economic sanctions on Myanmar, whose military regime is accused of widespread human-rights abuses. Disagreements over how to treat the country have clouded U.S. relations with Southeast Asia for years/

- Pray for wisdom and the protection of President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and all in the U.S. delegation. (Intercessors for America)

The 14th Victim

Unborn Child Was Fort Hood Shooting's 14th Victim, Obama Should Prosecute - LifeNews

It was beyond heartbreaking, seeing a young widow pausing before a picture of her beloved soldier, killed not on the battlefields of Iraq or Afghanistan, but on the presumably safe spot of Fort Hood, Texas. I had to turn away from the television screen, the pain on her face was so great. In the massive media coverage following Major Nidal Hasan's killing spree at the military post, I have heard over and over again about the death toll from the tragedy. But seldom mentioned is the most hidden victim -- soldier Francheska Velez's unborn baby. Velez was on maternity leave when she stopped at Ft. Hood, where she and the child she carried in her womb fell victim to Hasan's bullet.

In the interest of true justice, Hasan should be prosecuted under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, also known as Laci and Conner's law, named for the pregnant woman and unborn baby who were murdered in California by Scott Peterson, the baby's father. It would seem that the law applies in this case for three reasons: the act of violence was committed on federal propertythe shooting was allegedly done by a member of the military..and the violence could be classified as an act of terrorism. Then there's the question of Texas law. According to National Right to Life, under a law signed in June of 2003 and taking effect in September of that year, the protections of the entire criminal code extend to "an unborn child at every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth."

This law does not apply to "conduct committed by the mother of the unborn child" or to "a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed health care provider with the requisite consent." Velez had a right to give birth to her baby. Her child had a right to be protected from violence. Velez's cousin, Jennifer Arzuaga, was quoted in the Washington Post as saying, "She (Velez) was supposed to be coming very, very soon. Everyone's devastated. Everyone's at a loss for words. She was very young. She wasn't supposed to die the way she died." Velez became part of the Army three years ago, signing up because she desired travel and the opportunity to make a difference. As Arzuaga told the Post, "She always made everybody happy. That's what it was about for her-her family and her friends. She didn't really like it, but she was okay. She was just keeping strong. She was ready for anything." Including being ready to give birth. One man, violently following his own agenda, took that away from her. He should be brought to justice, not only for what he did to adults, but what he did to an innocent child. The Obama Administration has a moral obligation to press for prosecution of Hasan under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. If such a legal path is ignored, it will demonstrate to the world that the President is caving into a pro-abortion lobby who will not recognize the legal rights of any child in the womb-even a child whose mother desperately longs to give birth. My father had a favorite saying which he applied to criminal and terroristic acts: "Who weeps for the victim?" Let's hope that, in this case, the President weeps for the victim who never had a chance to see a mother's loving face.

The Good News Corner

With all the issues we are facing . . . all the time . . . it is GOOD to know that THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD.

Praise Him today, for He is worthy to be praised!

Amen

CHPP Daily Brief - November 12, 2009

In This Issue
Today's Daily Brief Today's Daily Brief
The Middle East in Focus
ACORN's Attorney, Obama's Judge
Honoring The Victims At Fort Hood
"Jihad Denial Syndrome" Exposed
Iran Smuggling Arms
US accuses Iran of violating UN arms embargo
State Dept.: Policy to "Expel Jews . . ."
Media Blackout: Obama/Netanyahu Meeting
The Good News Corner

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The Daily Brief - Thursday, November 12, 2009

"And they will fight, for the LORD will be with them." (Zechariah 10: 5)

Today's Daily Brief

1. Obama Calls for Revised Afghan War Options - AP

After months of deliberating, President Obama opted not to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

- Lord, it seems unconscionable to us that a sitting President would leave our troops without additional support in a war situation. We ask that You send Your Heavenly Host to our military in Afghanistan, and protect them from harm. We bind the spirit of indecision in this matter and loose Your power and wisdom into the situation.

- "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; be we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. They have bowed and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright." (Psalm 27:7,8)

2. Hasan to be Charged with 13 Counts of Murder for Ft Hood Massacre - Fox News

Army psychiatrist Major Nidal Hasan will be charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder in last week's Fort Hood mass shootings, a military source told Fox News Thursday.

- Father, as this situation comes before the military court, let all hidden secrets be revealed. We ask for Your justice for the victims, and a revelation of Who You are to the perpetrator.

- "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;" (Psalm 89:14a)

3. Planned Parenthood Seeks Silences, Fails - One News Now

Abby Johnson, former director of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Bryan, Texas, resigned after seeing a sonogram of a baby as it was being aborted. Johnson converted from "pro-choice" to pro-life on the basis of her faith, and she began offering her testimony nationwide.

After quitting her job at Planned Parenthood, the organization filed suit against Johnson to block her from revealing any confidential information through copies of documents she allegedly made. Steven H. Aden of Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) took the case to court, where the ruling fell in Johnson's favor.

- Lord, we rejoice in this court ruling! We ask that You completely destroy the power and ability of Planned Parenthood to murder the children!

- "lest innocent blood be shed in the midst of your land, and thus guilt of bloodshed be upon you." (Deut 19:10)

4. Mormons Throw Support Behind Gay Rights Laws - NewsMax

It looked like a stunning reversal: the same church that helped defeat gay marriage in California standing with gay-rights activists on an anti-discrimination law in its own backyard.

On Tuesday night, after a series of clandestine meetings between local gay-rights backers and Mormons in Salt Lake City, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it would support proposed city laws that would prohibit discrimination against gays in housing and employment.

The ordinances passed and history was made: It marked the first time the Salt Lake City-based church had supported gay-rights legislation.

- While we have no idea what the LDS church was thinking in this decision, it appears to be a radical departure from their normal stance. Pray that God will awaken their leadership to truth, and that they will seek after the Face of the Lord to know Him in Spirit and in truth.

- "The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful." (Prov 12:5)

5. Frank: Ban on gays to face repeal in 2010 - UPI

Repealing a ban on homosexuals serving openly in the U.S. military is to be included in the next Defense Department authorization bill, a lawmaker said.

- Lord, we stand firmly against any plan to add gay rights legislation to the Defense Bill. Lord, we pray that next year's Defense Bill would be free of extraneous political agendas. We pray for a move of Your Holy Spirit in conviction across our Congress, to put them all on their knees in repentance.

- "And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment." - John 16: 8-9

6. Poland resisting 'coronation' of EU Council president - Irish Times

EU leaders remain deadlocked over the nomination of the first full-time president of the European Council as former Soviet bloc states resist a "coronation" of Belgian prime minister Herman Van Rompuy.

- "Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits." (Daniel 11:32)

7. A) Barrick shuts hedge book as world gold supply runs out - London Telegraph

Global gold production is in terminal decline despite record prices and Herculean efforts by mining companies to discover fresh sources of ore in remote spots, according to the world's top producer Barrick Gold.

B) Gold Hits Record High as Dollar Slides - Fox News

Gold rose to record highs above $1,115 an ounce on Monday as the dollar slid to 15-month lows, with hopes for a global economic recovery and gains in equity markets boosting the appeal of higher-yielding currencies.

C) World Tries to Buck Up Dollar - Wall Street Journal

Governments around the world stepped up efforts to stem the U.S. dollar's slide, as officials grow increasingly concerned about the impact of the weak greenback on their nascent economic recoveries.

- Lord, we pray that in Your wrath, You will remember mercy over Your people. In the midst of grim economic outlook and the sound of war, we stand fast on Your Name -- Jehovah Jireh -- and place our trust in You alone.

-"They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be like refuse" (Ezekiel 7:19a)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

" The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD." (Psalm 129:8)

1. Army launches new probe for 'counter-Goldstone' report - Jerusalem Post

The Military Police has launched a new criminal investigation into allegations that soldiers committed war crimes during Operation Cast Lead, The Jerusalem Post learned Wednesday, amid efforts by the IDF to complete a report to counter the accusations leveled at it by the Goldstone Commission.

2. Nasrallah: Obama fully committed to Israel - Ynet News

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah slammed US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying, "When he was elected, many relied on him and believed it would mark a major turnaround in favor of the Arab world, but this notion quickly dissipated."

3. Netanyahu to Sarkozy: Immediate talks with Syria - Ynet News

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have tried to find ways to revive Mideast peace efforts but announced no progress on their differences over Jewish settlements.

ACORN's Attorney, Obama's Judge

Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed cloture yesterday on David F. Hamilton of Indiana to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. FRC Action will be scoring this vote in our 111th Congress First Session scorecard, our first score on a judge this year. Mr. Hamilton, as an Indiana trial judge, has ruled against abortion waiting periods, permitting chaplains to offer Christian prayer at the Indiana state house, and stiffer regulations for sex offenders. His resume includes a post with ACORN and a stint as the former head of the ACLU's Indiana chapter. Judge Hamilton was President Obama's first judicial appointment and has received bipartisan opposition due to his radical views and the general belief he is not qualified to sit on the 7th Circuit, a court that has overruled him numerous times.

We anticipate the cloture vote for Judge Hamilton to occur next Tuesday afternoon. (Family Research Council)

Note: Congress is out of session this week. Please take action and call your senators in your own state and voice your opinion on this nomination. Thank you.

Honoring The Victims At Fort Hood

Today, millions of Americans will pay their respects to the brave men and women who serve this country in uniform everyday. Following the tragedy at Fort Hood, I think it is essential that we honor the 13 Americans who lost their lives and the 29 wounded in the best possible manner.

Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) is calling on President Obama to award the heroes at Fort Hood with the Purple Heart. I agree with Congressman Wolf and think that this is a great idea. The 13 men and women who died and the dozens wounded were serving their country. There's just one problem: In order to award the Purple Heart, the Secretary of the Army must acknowledge that what occurred at Fort Hood was not a random attack, but an act of terrorism.

In 1973 the Army modified the requirements to present an individual with the Purple Heart. It may be awarded "as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United states or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army."

I hope Barack Obama doesn't let political correctness get in the way of awarding these men and women the proper recognition for their service to the United States. What happened at Fort Hood WAS a terrorist attack. There is overwhelming evidence that Major Nidal Malik Hasan was a radical Islamist who carried out the attacks because of his ideological beliefs. The families of the victims at Fort Hood deserve better than political correctness. They deserve the truth.

By the way, I was very encouraged by a Rasmussen poll released today. Our media and political elites may be confused about what happened at Fort Hood, but the American people are not. According to the poll, 60% of likely voters want the shootings investigated by the military as a terrorist act. Just 27% think they should be investigated by civilian authorities as a criminal act. Moreover, 76% believe the Army should remove all officers who attempt to contact radical terrorist organizations, as Hasan did. (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; November 11, 2009)

"Jihad Denial Syndrome" Exposed

The facts are emerging. The warning signs were there. Story after story is breaking new information. Even some in the "establishment media," such as ABC News, have produced news segments revealing the evidence that Nidal Hasan was a radical Islamist.

The FBI had seen warning signs. So had the CIA and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Numerous fellow officers had witnessed Hasan make statements, even during presentations he gave, that should have set off alarm bells.

Some of the latest news to come out is that Hasan had been in communication with an al Qaeda imam - and authorities knew it and dismissed Hasan's contacts with the conclusion that he was doing "research" for a thesis!

The tapestry of jihad being pieced together has prompted Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman to call for hearings to investigate who knew what, when, and why action was not taken.

How is it possible that so many warning signs and red flags were ignored, rationalized, or dismissed?

There are at least two reasons.

The first is that too many in leadership in our country, whether in government, the military, or counterterrorism, do not want to connect the dots between the jihadist ideology, so clearly permeating the holy books of Islam, and the act of jihad. . .

Another enforcer of this political correctness is organizations like CAIR, the Council on American- Islamic Relations. For years CAIR has bullied, browbeat, intimidated and smeared anyone who dares to speak the truth about radical Islam. (See our petition calling for a government investigation of CAIR.)

Last Thursday night, CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad denounced the violence - and then emphasized that this had nothing to do with Islam.

So did other representatives of other Islamist organizations. . . (Source: ACT for America)

Note: ACT for America is sponsoring a petition Calling our Elected Offcials to Launch a Formal Investigation of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). To learn more about this petition, and to sign on, go here.

Iran Smuggling Arms

Documented proof of Iranian complicity in arms smuggling to terrorists

On Tuesday (November 3, 2009) a special Israeli naval force detained and boarded the MV Francop, a merchant ship flying the flag of Antigua and destined for the Syrian port of Latakia. Hidden among the dozens of other containers on board, and disguised as civilian goods, the ship contained a consignment of 36 shipping containers with 500 tons of arms en route via Syria to the Hizbullah terrorist organization in Lebanon. A total of about 9,000 mortar bombs of different types were seized, along with about 3,000 Katyusha artillery rockets, 3,000 recoilless gun shells, 20,000 grenades and over a half million rounds of small arms ammunition. Iran routinely smuggles weapons to terrorist groups it supports. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards transfer their shipments over air, sea, and land routes, and do not hesitate to make use of civilian carriers, often without their knowledge. An examination of the munitions seized proves conclusively that the source of the arms was Iran. This is clear both from the shipping documents and the markings on the munitions themselves. (Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Read more .

US accuses Iran of violating UN arms embargo


The United States accused Iran Tuesday of violating a U.N. arms embargo by secretly sending weapons to Syria in a cargo ship seized by Israel, a U.S. official said. Britain took a softer line in the U.N. Security Council, expressing "very serious concern" at suggestions that Iran was caught illegally exporting weapons but saying it was waiting for more information about the ship's origin, destination, cargo and seizure. U.S. deputy ambassador Alejandro Wolff and British deputy ambassador Philip Parham raised Israel's seizure of the cargo vessel Francop on Nov. 4 off Cyprus during a closed-door council debate on implementation of the 2006 cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon that ended their 34- day war, council diplomats said. Israel has not provided documentary evidence to back its claims that 36 containers of weapons hidden among hundreds of containers of civilian cargo on the Francop came from Iran and were headed for Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters via Syria. But its contention about the Iranian origin was bolstered by Iranian markings on the side of containers filled with rockets, missiles, mortars, anti-tank weapons and munitions shown to reporters in Israel. (AP)


State Dept: US Goal to Expel Jews in 'Occupied' Post- 67 Lands

A top State Department official spelled out on Tuesday that the goal of the United States in its negotiations in the Middle East is to pressure Israel into expelling Jews from Judea and Samaria in order to "end the occupation that began in 1967." William J. Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, said in his address to the Middle East Institute Tuesday that he sees the U.S.mandate as one of "determined leadership" and that American must be straightforward about its intentions. "Our goal in the region is clear," he said, "two states living side by side in peace and security; a Jewish state of Israel, with which America retains unbreakable bonds, and with true security for all Israelis; and a viable, independent Palestinian state with contiguous territory that ends the occupation that began in 1967, that ends the daily humiliations of Palestinians under occupation, and that realizes the full and remarkable potential of the Palestinian people." (Israel National News) Read more.

- This has now gone too far; there is no more ground whereby we can petition our most Holy God for mercy for our nation, given this statement. Judgment must fall; pray for mercy for the remnant in America to remain strong and true in the turbulent days that must surely lie ahead now for our nation.

Thank our Lord that He promises that, when no nation stands with Israel, He, Himself, will fight for her.

- "On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem." (Zech 12:9)

Obama / Netanyahu Meeting under Media Blackout

"The importance of the visit will become clear in the future." (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu)

Details of the Monday night White House talk between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama continue under a media blackout and shrouded in secrecy. Speaking to reporters before boarding the plane to Paris from Washington on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed suggestions of a tense meeting and simply said, "the importance of the visit will become clear in the future." (Intercessors for America)

The Good News Corner

"Change My Heart Oh God"

by Eddie Espinosa

May we know His heart today . . .