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Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Iraq Study Group leaders stand by their plan
President Bush hinted recently that he considers the proposals of the Iraq Study Group a "plan B" to be implemented after the current troop surge. The group's co-chairs say the plan is still viable, except perhaps having combat troops withdrawn by March. James Baker and Lee Hamilton spoke Monday at the National Press Club.11:00 a.m.
Jesus for the non-religious
John Shelby Spong admits it's strange for a retired Episcopal bishop to write a book called "Jesus for the Non-religious." But Spong says there are many aspects of religion that he deeply dislikes. Speaking recently at the Westminster Town Hall Forum, Spong called for a modern, liberal interpretation of Christianity.12:00 p.m.
More from MPR
Audio: Bishop Spong on MPR's Midmorning (4/28/02)
Audio: Bishop Spong's Commonwealth Club speech (1/2002)
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Bishop Spong's biography
Westminster Town Hall Forum

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