Religion News Service: "Jews Call for Investigation into High Price of Sukkot Palm Fronds
JERUSALEM (RNS) An Israeli watchdog organization is calling on the Israeli government to investigate the high price of lulavs, a kind of palm frond used by Jews during the holiday of Sukkot, which begins at sundown Monday (Oct 17).

-- Michele Chabin


Mainline Leaders Rally Against Proposed Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON (RNS) Mainline Protestant leaders are urging Congress to scrap a budget blueprint that could mean deep cuts in programs for poor Americans, with a top Episcopal bishop suggesting Washington is guilty of �blasphemy.�

-- Kevin Eckstrom"