Despite recovery, bank lending still falling

Not doing their part? The final scene in the movie “Too Big to Fail” shows Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (played by Paul Giamatti) talking with then-Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (portrayed by William Hurt). The scene takes place in September 2008 after the two men had just arm-twisted some of the nation’s biggest banks into

Weiner apologizes for lying, ‘terrible mistakes,’ refuses to resign

Another saddening situation during a string of unethical behavior discoveries and admissions in the last few weeks. We are glad Rep. Weiner stepped up with this admission and apology. He has fully admitted his wrong and immoral behavior without justification. Let's hope all the others who have done worse would feel convicted and do the

Disasters wipe out jobs along with lives

This is an area, as you will see from the article, that is already struggling with unemployment and poverty - this will only make things much worse. We need to see extensions for the unemployment funding and new jobs and possibilities as part of the relief efforts! Please pray for these areas. The plant where

KKK Protesting Westboro Baptist Church?

The KKK came out to protest against Westboro, who was protesting military funerals and Memorial Day today - two wrongful and anti-Christ groups definitely don't make a right! It says something about Westboro Baptist Church that even the KKK would protest them. From CNN: Protesting members of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church were met with an

Death toll in Joplin twister rises by 6 to 132

Please join us in continued prayer for Joplin and all the other areas affected by the tornado and severe weather disasters. If possible, support the relief efforts - here's a link to local direct relief. The death toll from the tornado that hit Joplin, Mo., on Sunday rose to 132 following the discovery of six more bodies,

Senate rejects Ryan budget; vote puts GOP on the spot

CDOA Response: "So glad the Senate forced this vote, so that each and every one who voted for this disgraceful budget plan can now be held accountable to their districts. This is going to make a difference in 2012!" Senate Democrats forced a vote Wednesday on the controversial fiscal plan drafted by House Budget chief Paul Ryan,

Searches Restart in Deadliest U.S. Tornado in 60 Years

Please pray for Joplin and the other areas now in danger again - visit the American Red Cross or Salvation Army to donate to the relief efforts for victims or Google "Joplin relief." JOPLIN, Mo. — The sun shone for the first time in days on this battered city Tuesday, lifting spirits even as rescue