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    Could This be the Last National Day of Prayer

    Since 1952, a Congress has required the president to declare a National Prayer Day. But last month a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that it’s unconstitutional. President Obama has issued the declaration—and this is the day--but there won’t be an observance at the White House.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Since 1952, a Congress has required the president to declare a National Prayer Day. But last month a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that it’s unconstitutional. President Obama has issued the declaration—and this is the day--but there won’t be an observance at the White House.

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    3 of 3
    The Race against the Great Gulf Oil Spill
    1. 0:00Bombing Suspect Faisal Shahzad Continues to Provide "Useful Information"
    2. 7:16Environmental Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
    3. 43:37Could This be the Last National Day of PrayerYou’re reading this
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