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FāVS Religion News Roundup: July 26

This week's religion news includes the mayor filing a claim against the city for damages, the largest federal award given in Gonzaga's history for climate resilience programs, WA climate funds awarded to Washington Indian Tribes, the 79th anniversary of Hiroshima, and more.
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Victims demand action as Vatican abuse panel gets down to work

VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican's new commission for the protection of minors, led by Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley, is designed to show the pope’s personal commitment to confront the sex scandals that have shaken the church around the world.
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BRIEF: House votes down Farm Bill

House representatives voted down the controversial 2013 Farm Bill Thursday afternoon. President Obama has threatened to veto the massive bill in its current state, based on its cuts to what he considers vital social programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, also known as food stamps, saying they are a "cornerstone of our nation's food assistance safety net."

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