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Quote of the Day. "I hope you realize there's a target on your back now. There are many people out there that want you dead. Now that you've passed your health-care bill let the violence begin." Message allegedly left on the phone of Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, by a Washington state man arrested on Tuesday. (USA Today)

RELIGION IN THE NEWS

Obama Hosts Easter Prayer Breakfast with Christian Leaders "President Obama hosted an Easter prayer breakfast Tuesday morning that was attended by prominent Christian leaders from across the nation." In personal terms, Obama honors Christ's sacrifice "President Obama on Tuesday used an Easter prayer breakfast at the White House to give his personal testament of faith and how the saga of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection has inspired him."

Christian leader welcomes new limits on use of nuclear weapons "A leader in what organizers say is a growing movement of American Christians supporting arms control praised new restrictions on the United States' use of nuclear weapons unveiled by President Obama April 6.