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Posted: 12:15 AM Nov 18, 2009
Senators Who Object To Judge's Religious Rulings Threaten Filibuster
Religious rulings may block appeals court judge's nomination
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Some congressional Republicans are threatening
a filibuster to block confirmation of a federal appeals court
nominee because of his religious rulings.
In 2005, Judge David Hamilton ruled that the Indiana House of
Representatives could not open its sessions with prayers that mentioned Jesus Christ or used terms like "savior."
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions noted that Hamilton was willing, however, to allow a Muslim cleric to offer invocations that mention Allah.
But fellow Republican Richard Lugar of Indiana, who supports Hamilton, said the judge was simply allowing use of the Arabic word for God in non-sectarian invocations.
Sessions noted that Judge Hamilton also prohibited placement of a menorah in a public building.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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