And throughout the region, muslims, Christians A Jews all have been offering special prayers. In his fourday visit to southeast asia, president obama became the first u. S. President to visit myanmar, or burma. The president urged the new civilian government to continue its steps toward democracy. He also specifically called for more religious freedom. On a stop in thailand, the president visited bangkoks famous temple of the reclining buddha. He told monks there he needed prayers for help in his dealings with congress back home. And heret home, those lawmake are negotiating with the administration over how to avoid the socalled fiscal cliff looming at the end of the year. This week, a group of christian leaders urged congress and the president not to cut antipoverty programs as they struggle to reach a deal. In an open letter, the leaders said we pray during this season, in which we give thanks and offer gifts, that you will advance policies that protect the poor, not ones that make t
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