I think this is a silly story on a slow news day. GWB started this practice. No prior president (including Jimmie Carter who is very religious) observed the day publicly. Prayer is a personal thing and should be treated as such.
The headline should read:
Phox Pharisees demand public prayer
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Phox Pharisees demand public prayer