At public meetings, fights over prayer drag on

Friday, November 23, 2012

WASHINGTON -- It happens every week at meetings in towns, counties and cities nationwide. A lawmaker or religious leader leads a prayer before officials begin the business of zoning changes, contract approvals and trash pickup.

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