ALCOHOL

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/23/AR2010022302195.html?wpisrc=nl_headline

Parent notification policies for underage drinking evolve

CHILDREN

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/oagnews/release.php?id=3239

Consumer Alert: Parents Should Keep Children Away From new Video Chat Web Site Chatroulette.com

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/new-center-aims-to-help-children-fight-off-311391.html

New center aims to help children fight off pounds

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/obesity-expert-backs-tax-on-sugary-drinks-352677.html

Obesity expert backs tax on sugary drinks | Yale psychologist Kelly Brownell says unhealthy food should cost more.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/nyregion/14hunger.html?sudsredirect=true

The Obesity-Hunger Paradox

http://www.statesman.com/news/nation/study-childrens-snacking-packs-a-punch-311428.html

Study: Children’s snacking packs a punch | Snacks now account for more than a quarter of children’s average daily caloric intake, researchers report

CHURCH/STATE

http://www.bjconline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3364

Faith-based council presents reform recommendations to Obama Administration

http://www.bjconline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3334&Itemid=112

Faith-based council adopts reform recommendations

http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/4831/53/

Faith-based panel narrowly recommends separate 501(c)(3) entities for churches

http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/4930/53/

Federal appeals court says Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=22627
N.Y. agencies to monitor Salvation Army practices

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/dallas-megachurch-pastor-promotes-rehabilitation-of-criminals-303373.html

Dallas megachurch pastor promotes rehabilitation of criminals

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2010/02/16/prison_cuts_3000_jobs_meds_pro.html

Prison cuts: 3,000 jobs, meds, programs to get axe

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/031210/fea_585576414.shtml

Starting Over: Second Chance Community Church caters to people looking for a new start, especially ex-convicts

ENVIRONMENT

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/02/23/1991849/new-txu-solar-power-venture-drops.html

Get solar panels installed for free through TXU program

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/05/2018937/a-bright-idea-on-solar-panel-leasing.html

A bright idea on solar panel leasing

http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/4838/53/

Building Green: Experts give advice on greening church facilities

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/council-urged-to-pass-renewable-energy-plan-248485.html

Council urged to pass renewable energy plan

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/energy-plan-would-put-austin-among-nation-s-239683.html Energy plan would put Austin among nation’s greenest cities, but comes at a cost

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/plan-to-add-wind-farm-land-heads-to-280317.html

Plan to add wind farm land heads to council | Utility wants city to buy West Texas acres for future power source

http://wallaby.telicon.com/library/2010021041.PDF

Texas Businesses Ask Governor Perry to Support Solar Power

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/texas-sues-to-stop-epa-from-regulating-greenhouse-245086.html

Texas sues to stop EPA from regulating greenhouse gases

http://www.statesman.com/news/nation/key-senators-abandon-cap-and-trade-climate-legislation-298233.html

Key senators abandon ‘cap-and-trade’ climate legislation | Lawmakers crafting alternative to market-based approach to curbing greenhouse gases.

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/ranchers-team-up-with-feds-to-clear-cedar-337004.html

Ranchers team up with feds to clear cedar, boost water supply | Range management is important strategy, conservationists say.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/green/entries/2010/03/09/report_by_environmental_groups.html?cxntfid=blogs_salsa_verde

Report by environmental groups says most Texas cities do little to wring out water supplies

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/business/energy-environment/09solar.html?th&emc=th

Solar Industry Learns Lessons in Spanish Sun

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/state-aims-to-make-groundwater-rules-more-uniform-298450.html

State aims to make groundwater rules more uniform | Different districts have different sensibilities.

GAMBLING

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/15/2042083/gaming-supporters-gambling-on.html

Texas gaming supporters gambling on new inroads with 2011 Legislature

http://wallaby.telicon.com/library/2010021126.PDF

Commissioners examine possible lottery conflict

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/05/AR2010030503862.html?wpisrc=nl_headline

Ex-official charged in theft from Thomas Jefferson High | Money used to support a gambling habit

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/05/spend-more-lottery-urges-floridians-recession-hits/

Lottery pushes Floridians to spend more amid recession

http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/local/article/bingo_timeline/132540/

Timeline: Bingo start to finish

HUNGER & POVERTY

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2010/feb/24/goal-feed-more-children/

Goal: Feed more children

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2010/feb/10/organizations-fight-hunger-in-san-angelo/?partner=RSS

OUR OPINION: Organizations fight hunger in San Angelo

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/022410/upd_567110809.shtml/

Lubbock churches work to end hunger

http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10823&Itemid=53

Ranch provides beacon of hope to hungry and hurting

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/022510/rel_567340149.shtml

State campaign works with food bank, churches to tackle problems of feeding those in need

http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10819&Itemid=53

Texas Baptists set record in giving to world hunger offering

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/02/AR2010030202316.html?wpisrc=nl_pmheadline

New formula to give fresh look at U.S. poverty

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/state-joins-effort-to-encourage-younger-farmers-352770.html

State joins effort to encourage younger farmers

http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10843&Itemid=53

Texas Hunger Initiative seeks to make state food secure by 2015

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2010/03/02/key_texas_food_stamp_official.html

Key Texas food stamp official is reassigned

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/texas-digest-food-banks-will-help-handle-food- 07699.html?cxtype=rss_texas

Texas Digest: Food banks will help handle food stamp applications

IMMIGRATION

http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10764&Itemid=53

New abolitionists shine light on human trafficking

http://cbs11tv.com/local/child.trafficking.prostitution.2.1535703.html

North Texas Groups Work To End Child Trafficking

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/illegal-immigrants-in-texas-get-in-state-tuition-359251.html

Illegal immigrants in Texas get in-state tuition

http://wallaby.telicon.com/library/2010021121.PDF

Perry seeks reimbursement for detained immigrants

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6867471.html

Poll: 52% back visa or path to legal status…But 38% of Texans favor deportation in survey on illegal immigration

PAYDAY LENDING THIS NEEDS TO ALSO BE IN THE CLC CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AREA

http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10779&Itemid=53

Analysis: What does the Bible say about lending practices?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/02/profiting-from-recession_n_482297.html

Profiting From Recession, Payday Lenders Spend Big To Fight Regulation

DailyFianace.com Costly Cash Payday Loans Series THIS NEEDS TO ALSO BE IN THE CLC CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AREA

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/credit/costly-cash-the-great-recession-is-paying-off-for-pawnshops-and/19378332/

1^st Costly Cash: The Great Recession Is Paying Off for Pawnshops and Payday Lenders

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/credit/costly-cash-how-a-retiree-wound-up-with-a-375-loan/19378471/

2^nd Costly Cash: How a Retiree Wound Up With a 375% Loan

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/credit/costly-cash-in-texas-towns-try-zoning-out-payday-lenders/19380708/

3^rd Costly Cash: In Texas, Towns Try Zoning Out Payday Lenders

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/credit/costly-cash-dont-expect-federal-regulators-to-protect-you-from/19384014/

4^th Costly Cash: Don’t Expect Federal Regulators to Protect You From Payday Loans

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/credit/costly-cash-where-to-turn-if-youre-strapped-for-money/19387076/

5^th Costly Cash: Where to Turn If You’re Strapped for Money

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