If at first you don’t succeed, go to Plan B, then C to count votes
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General Assembly backgrounder: General Assembly procedures
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PHEWA recognizes four social justice ministries with 2014 awards
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PC(USA) Urges Wendy’s to Join Fair Food Program
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Overtures to the 221st General Assembly (2014): 68 resolutions by presbyteries and synods qualify for consideration
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