RSSGovernor lets Va. troopers refer to Jesus
From: The Washington Times | April 28, 2010
Virginia state troopers can again refer to Jesus Christ in public prayers. Republican Gov. Robert F. McDonnell late Wednesday lifted a restriction imposed by former Democratic Gov. Timothy M. Kane in 2008. Previously, troopers involved in a volunteer chaplain program had been able to invoke Jesus or otherwise pray according to their respective religions. But Mr. Kaine restricted them from doing so on the grounds that only nonsectarian prayers should be allowed at official events. Six of the then-17 chaplains resigned in protest. Despite a strong outcry over the policy, the Virginia Assembly declined to pass any legislation contesting it. ...
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