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Rep. Kennedy asked in 2007 to avoid Communion

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The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, because of the congressman's public stance on moral issues. (Nov. 22)

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Honduras prepares for elections Reuters - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
Honduras gets ready to vote for a new president on November 29 in an election overshadowed by a military coup that toppled elected president Manuel Zelaya and plunged the impoverished nation into ...
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Dr. Congress FOX News - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
New bill introduced to mandate sick days for people with H1N1
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Senate Power Players FOX News - Sun Nov 22, 5:04 PM ET
Keys senators on health care reform, Afghanistan
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Chris Chocola on 'FNS' FOX News - Sun Nov 22, 5:04 PM ET
Power Player of the Week: One of the generals in the GOP's civil war
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Sweeping Changes FOX News - Sun Nov 22, 5:04 PM ET
Preview of Senate debate to come
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AP Top Stories AP - Sun Nov 22, 3:59 PM ET
Here's the latest news for November 22nd: Democratic disagreement sets up big health care fight; Bishop tells Rep. Kennedy to stop taking communion; No end to flood misery in Britain's lake district; High-flying astronaut must wait to see new daughter.
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Exclusive Health Care Debate ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 2:31 PM ET
Sens. Nelson and Coburn, Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Blackburn.
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Roundtable: Palin Book Tour ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 2:01 PM ET
George Will, Robert Reich, Liz Cheney and Walter Isaacson.
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In Memoriam: Lives of Note ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 2:01 PM ET
Recalling Jeanne-Claude, Col. Lewis Millett and Herbert Miller Jr.
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Roundtable: Populist Revolt on Economy ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 2:01 PM ET
George Will, Robert Reich, Liz Cheney and Walter Isaacson.
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Greenroom: The Future of Afghanistan ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 2:01 PM ET
Backstage with Will, Reich, Cheney and Isaacson.
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George's Bottom Line: Health Care ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 11:33 AM ET
George Stephanopoulos explains challenges facing Democrats fighting for reform.
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Senate Passes Health Care Bill ABC News - Sun Nov 22, 11:32 AM ET
Bill clears initial Senate hurdle but still faces debate on Capitol Hill.
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Bill clears Sen. hurdle; Next up a full debate AP - Sun Nov 22, 1:12 AM ET
Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Obama. The 60-39 vote clears the way for a full-scale debate. (Nov. 22)
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Senate health bill passes key test Reuters - Sat Nov 21, 10:54 PM ET
A sweeping healthcarereform bill passes its first U.S. Senate test, with a procedural vote to begin debate on the bill on November 30.
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Behind the Breaks # 2 FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 7:05 PM ET
Obama's bow: Much ado about nothing?
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Behind the Breaks # 1 FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 7:05 PM ET
Why fact check Palin but not Obama?
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Eventful Trip? FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 7:05 PM ET
Did Obama make any news in Asia?
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US set for healthcare test. Reuters - Sat Nov 21, 6:10 PM ET
The US Senate began a session on healthcare reform on Saturday (November 21), as it prepares to vote on whether to proceed with debate on the bill.
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Pro-Life Push FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 5:07 PM ET
Will the Senate health care bill fund abortions?
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For or Against? FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 5:06 PM ET
What does America really think of health care reform?
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Palin Reloaded FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 5:06 PM ET
What role will former VP candidate play in 2010 and beyond?
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Senate Showdown FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 12:04 PM ET
Sen. Judd Gregg readies for health care 'test'
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Reid: Everything is fully paid for AP - Sat Nov 21, 11:39 AM ET
Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, says the health care reform bill reduces short-term and long-term debt, expands coverage, contains reform and promotes competition. (Nov. 21)
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New Cancer Info Roils Health Care Debate ABC News - Sat Nov 21, 11:01 AM ET
Women's cancer screening guidelines come as senate votes on health care reform.
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McConnell: It's a 'monstrosity of a bill' AP - Sat Nov 21, 11:01 AM ET
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the proposed health care legislation would raise taxes, increase health care costs and damage medicare. He says senators should have a hard time supporting it. (Nov. 21)
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CDC: Worst of Swine Flu May Be Over ABC News - Sat Nov 21, 10:31 AM ET
Although fewer cases are being reported, doctors warn people to be cautious.
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GOP: 'This is not true health care reform' AP - Sat Nov 21, 10:00 AM ET
Republicans are using their weekly radio and Internet address to criticize health care legislation coming up for a test vote in the Senate. (Nov. 21)
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Obama talks up his trip to Asia AP - Sat Nov 21, 9:35 AM ET
President Barack Obama is talking up his eight-day trip to Asia, saying his discussions with leaders could help create thousands of jobs in the future. (Nov. 21)
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Philippines welcomes hero boxer Reuters - Sat Nov 21, 8:17 AM ET
Seven-times world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao arrives home to a new fight for a career in politics.
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Are Mail-In Elections The Wave Of The Future? CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles - Sat Nov 21, 1:07 AM ET
In the special election to replace Mike Duvall, only a handful of people went to the polls. Some officials think walk in polls are going to become the thing of the past. Dave Bryan reports.
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'Not Evil, Just Wrong' FOX News - Sat Nov 21, 12:05 AM ET
Filmmakers who confronted Al Gore release new anti-global warming documentary
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Safe at Home? FOX News - Fri Nov 20, 8:03 PM ET
Author Vince Flynn on whether our national security strategy is losing focus
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Political Climate FOX News - Fri Nov 20, 8:03 PM ET
Is America returning to pre-9/11 mindset? Author Vince Flynn weighs in
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'Big Vote for Harry Reid' FOX News - Fri Nov 20, 5:03 PM ET
Senate will have test vote on health care reform
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Debating US travel ban to Cuba Reuters - Fri Nov 20, 3:54 PM ET
In the United States, the Congress debated lifting the five-decade long travel embargo for American citizens to Cuba.
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Illinois' Busy Day in Politics ABC News - Fri Nov 20, 3:31 PM ET
Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times and Politics Daily talks to "Top Line."
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Saturday Showdown in the Senate ABC News - Fri Nov 20, 3:31 PM ET
Sen. Sherrod Brown tells "Top Line" the health care bill needs more subsidies.
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Presidential race too close to call in Romania AFP - Fri Nov 20, 3:17 PM ET
Romania, struggling with a severe recession and reeling from political turmoil, is now set to face yet another challenge -- a presidential election. Both front-runners, including the incumbent Traian Basescu, are neck-and-neck in the polls, meaning a decisive outcome from Sunday's poll looks unlikely.