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The number of sex abuse claims against Roman Catholic clergy dropped for the third consecutive year, but total payouts to victims nearly doubled to reach their highest level ever, according to a new report for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Dioceses and religious orders received 691 new allegations last year, compared with 714 in 2006. The overwhelming majority of claims date back decades. Settlements with victims increased by 90 percent over the same period, to more than $526 million _ the largest amount for one year.
I wonder how much abuse the church is still trying to sweep under the rug?
WASHINGTON -- President Bush, responding to news that the U.S. economy lost another 63,000 jobs in February, acknowledged that "our economy has slowed" but predicted a just-signed stimulus package could help stem the tide.
"Losing a job is painful and I know Americans are concerned about our economy. So am I," Bush said. "I know this is a difficult time for our economy. But we recognized the problem early and we provided the economy with a booster shot."
February is the second month straight that the economy has lost jobs and it is the fastest pace in 5 years. Ain't life becoming grand under the Bush Crime Syndicate?
President George W. Bush, marking five years since the Department of Homeland Security was created, said the United States was not safe from terrorists who were plotting another attack as he spoke.
Bush, who is battling Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives over eavesdropping legislation, has been accused over the years by critics of using scare tactics for political advantage.
Of course, when it comes to the telecom amnesty part of FISA...
"At this moment, somewhere in the world, a terrorist is planning an attack on us. I know that's inconvenient thought for some, but it is the truth," Bush said.
The Senate passed legislation including the blanket, retroactive immunity that Bush wants, but House Democratic leaders have not brought that bill for a vote.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
"We are still working very hard to see if we can come to agreement. But we're not going to abandon the Constitution of the United States."
Let us all remember that Pelosi made the above statement. It will be something to hold against her when she and the rest of the Democrats cave in to the Bush Crime Syndicate once again. I have no faith in this woman or our Congress when it comes to doing anything right for " We, the People."
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