Was House Chaplain Forced Out Over Critical Tax-cut Remarks in Prayer? Congress Wants to Know

In November, the Rev. Patrick Conroy offered a prayer, urging that national leaders "be mindful that the institutions and structures of our great nation guarantee the opportunities that have allowed some to achieve great success, while others continue to struggle."Then he added, "May their efforts these days guarantee that there are not winners and losers under new tax laws, but benefits balanced and shared by all Americans."Conroy was praying before the U.S. House of Representatives -- in his official capacity as House chaplain.  Continue reading...