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Old NH Law Permitting Teaching “Lord’s Prayer” In Grade Schools Called “Hidden Virus” By State Rep, Faces Repeal

Bill Gnade

New Hampshire state Rep. Amanda Bouldin, a Democrat, is supporting a bill in the NH legislator that will repeal an obscure 1975 law that authorizes elementary school teachers to lead students – who may participate voluntarily – in the recitation of the "Lord's Prayer," a traditional Christian prayer often used in Christian liturgy. According to WMUR, Bouldin describes the law as viral.

"At the time, it was deemed unconstitutional, but nothing was done, and it continues to live in our RSAs today sort of as a hidden virus," Bouldin said to WMUR.

Jim Lyons Wins Massachusetts GOP Chairmanship
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Jim Lyons Wins Massachusetts GOP Chairmanship

Matthew McDonald

Former state representative Jim Lyons won an upset victory to become chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party on Thursday night.

Lyons, who was the most conservative member of the state Legislature before losing a re-election bid this past November, won the state party committee vote 47-30 over Brent Anderson, the party treasurer, who was widely considered the establishment candidate.

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