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Originally Posted by finnbow

Meanwhile, it appears that Paul Ryan just fired the House chaplain for saying the following in a House prayer on the first day of markup of the House tax bill:

"May all Members 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. 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."

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/38...ed-out-by-ryan

Another effort by you and your fellow Dems to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Have fun with that. From the article you posted:

A senior GOP aide said Conroy’s exit “was not because of any particular prayer."

Ryan’s and Pelosi’s offices agree that Pelosi was told in advance that the chaplain was leaving.

AshLee Strong, a spokeswoman for Ryan, said it was Ryan’s decision, but declined to offer a reason for the move. She added that Pelosi and her office “were fully read in and did not object.”

"The speaker told Leader Pelosi that he would not move forward with the decision if she objected and she chose not to," Strong said.

In a separate statement to media outlets late Thursday, Strong said, "The speaker consulted with the minority leader, but the decision was his. He remains grateful for Father Conroy’s service."