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Christian Coalition of Alabama President John Giles stated, "We have two of the finest U.S. Senators in the country in Alabama Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions. We can always count on them to do the right thing -- every time. Since the Poarch Creek Indians opened their gambling facilities, there has been illegal gambling allowed by federal agencies with jurisdiction over Alabama's Indian reservations. The senators' action moves this debate to an all-new level. Chairman Hogen now has all the evidence he needs, as well as the support of Alabama's U.S. senators, to halt this illegal gambling in Alabama. In a June 3 letter, the Christian Coalition of Alabama wrote the NIGC seeking two action points relative to the illegal gambling on Alabama's Three Poarch Creek Indian Gamblin...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Christian Coalition of Alabama, who wholeheartedly welcomed Bob Riley as the new incoming governor in 2003, yet strongly opposed the $1.2 billion tax package, warmly embraced the State of the State Speech with this non-partisan response. Christian Coalition of Alabama announced tonight that the governor is graciously responding to the will of the people. Christian Coalition President John Giles stated after the State of the State speech tonight: "the Governor did a masterful job tonight and has earned an A-plus for sincerity, quality, content and delivery. This speech is evidence that he has accurately zeroed in on the will of the people. He is taking the necessary, but painful incremental steps to guide Alabama through these difficult ...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HB 53, which hit a block wall today in the Alabama House, is a bill pushed by the gambling interest in Alabama, sponsored again by Representative Randy Hinshaw, should be renamed, "the Christian Coalition of Alabama Elimination Act," stated Coalition President John Giles. The bill, which is masked as a campaign finance reform bill, is being pushed by the gambling interest in Alabama. The bill targeting the Christian Coalition of Alabama, will impact all associations including Chambers of Commerce, the Alabama Education Association, Business Council and the Trial Lawyers Association. This bill is supported by those who do not like the Christian Coalition of Alabama Score Card and Voter Guides that expose gambling votes," Giles further state...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Christian Coalition of Alabama (CCA) officials today announced the return of a Ten Commandments display to the Alabama Judicial Building. During late August 2003, the CCA led the public debate (along with the National Clergy Council and the Christian Defense Coalition) in supporting Chief Justice Roy Moore in the public display of the Ten Commandments. The CCA supported Chief Justice Moore in his position that the state can acknowledge God and that this acknowledgment does not entail the establishment of a religion. Chief Justice Moore also maintained that the public display of the Ten Commandments is constitutional since it is indeed the foundation of our moral law. Ironically, the other 8 Alabama Supreme Court Justices, Gov. Bob Riley and...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Recent news accounts suggest the lottery will be back in the legislature this session due to discussion of budget shortfalls. Sen. Barron, D-Fyffe, says, "I think we'll vote to let you vote on the lottery." Representative John Rogers, D-Birmingham indicated he would seek to introduce a constitutional amendment legalizing casinos and a lottery and Rep. Randy Hinshaw, D-Meridianville, stated, "We're in the position now where nothing is off the table. The Christian Coalition of Alabama distributes Candidate Survey Questionnaires every election cycle. In 2002, discussions of a perceived budget shortfall were already occurring when legislative candidates responded to the CCA questionnaire.
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WASHINGTON, June 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Alabama's two U.S. Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions released a joint letter today addressed to the National Indian Gambling Commission (NIGC) calling for a halt to the illegal gambling activity on Alabama's Indian Reservations. In the letter they wrote: Christian Coalition of Alabama President John Giles stated, "We have two of the finest U.S. Senators in the country in Alabama Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions. We can always count on them to do the right thing -- every time. Since the Poarch Creek Indians opened their gambling facilities, there has been illegal gambling allowed by federal agencies with jurisdiction over Alabama's Indian reservations. The senators' action today, moves this debate to an all-new plateau. Studies...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Christian Coalition of Alabama announces today they are leading a group to Washington D.C. to defend the "One Nation Under God" phrase in the Pledge of Allegiance. The U.S. Supreme Court has set the date of March 24th to hear oral arguments on both sides regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. This case began when Michael Newdow, a professing atheist, decided to work to remove "under God" from the pledge. Christian Coalition of Alabama President John Giles will attend the hearing in reserved only seating. "This is one of the most important cases in recent history, potentially impacting future generations and the course of our nation. We can not stand idly by and not participate in the process," stated Giles. Giles concluded, "We are going to our ...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Christian Coalition of Alabama (CCA) President John Giles stated, "In our April 27, 2004 meeting with Dr. Williamson and his senior staff, we were assured that all employees who have religious, moral or ethical objections would not be required to distribute Morning After Pills (MAPs). Obviously this is not a true representation of all the facts. We have been contacted by at least a half dozen women who were forced to either distribute the pills or face disciplinary action. Several other employees, still working for the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), contacted us as well about their opposition to distributing the pills." Yesterday, Fox News Channel sent a crew to Montgomery to interview Lenita Akles and Linda Bell (former Heal...
