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Texas Governor Rick Perry, who is widely expected to announce a presidential campaign later this month, plans to speak at a prayer and fasting event called "The Response" on Saturday despite criticism that the event inappropriately mixes religion and politics. Perry's representatives said the governor will be at the event for the entire, seven-hour duration, and will speak "several" times throughout the day. His office said there was never any doubt that Perry would speak - only that it was a matter of scheduling. Perry has suffered a spate of bad press tied to The Response over both the nature...

The Army rescinded its invitation to Franklin Graham to speak at the Pentagon for the National Day of Prayer over concerns about his remarks about Islam. Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins said Thursday that Graham’s comments about Islam were “not appropriate.” "We're an all-inclusive military," Collins said, according to The Associated Press. "We honor all faiths. ... Our message to our service and civilian work force is about the need for diversity and appreciation of all faiths." Graham is under fire for past comments he made about Islam. He called Islam a “very evil and wicked religion” after the September...