Trump Officially Proposes Merging US Departments of Education, Labor

This will need Congressional Approval

President Donald Trump wants to combine the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor into a single agency focused on workforce readiness and career development.

But the plan, which was announced during a cabinet meeting Thursday, will need congressional approval. That’s likely to be a tough lift. Similar efforts to scrap the nearly 40-year-old education department or combine it with another agency have fallen flat. MORE

VIDEO: Israel passes divisive law declaring only Jews have right to ‘national

Ironic that the Jews have done what Hitler did in Germany. The master race is a concept in Nazi and Neo-Nazi ideology in which the Nordic or Aryan races are superior.

Israel’s parliament has passed a divisive law declaring that only Jews have the right to “national self-determination” in Israel, prompting angry accusations from Arab citizens that the government is formally codifying racism. MORE

A Novelty in the SSPX Structure: The General Councillors

A Novelty in the SSPX Structure: General Counselors by Fr. Patrick Girouard

by Fr. Patrick Girouard | Jul 20, 2018

https://www.cathinfo.com/sspx- resistance-news/fr-girouard’s- analysis-of-new-office-of- general-councillor-in-sspx/

Dear faithful,

I have learned on Cathinfo, (and checked on DICI and it is confirmed by them today), that the General Chapter of the SSPX has created two new high-echelon administrative posts to its managerial structure. Indeed, the Chapter has instituted the function of “General Councillor”, to be exercised by two SSPX members elected by the Chapter. Their official duty is to assist the General Superior (and his two Assistants) in the daily administration of the Society. They will be part of the General Council. Continue reading

House votes to prevent IRS from punishing churches engaging in politics

WORKAROUND.  I THOUGHT THIS WAS A DONE DEAL?

The House voted Thursday to make it harder for the government to punish churches that get involved in politics.

In a 217-199 vote, lawmakers approved legislation barring the IRS from revoking the tax-exempt status of churches that back political candidates, unless it is specifically approved by the commissioner of the agency. MORE

A Dear Friend & Family RIP

Heiner, Stephen Gregory

On July 11, 2018 Stephen Gregory Heiner, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away at the age of 79. He will be missed by his wife of 43 years, Margaret, his twin sister Michelle, his children Stephen, Clare, Christienne, Rachel, 3 sons-in-law, and 11 grandchildren.
He was known as a kind and gentle man who knew no stranger. He taught us all to love life and cherish our Faith and family.
On Friday, July 20th at 10:00am there will be a rosary at OLHC Catholic Church, 9621 Bixby Ave. in Garden Grove. Mass, Burial and Reception will follow. All are welcome. His son Steve has a web site. True Restoration – YouTube