Daniels supports Umbarger, won't seek resignation - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Daniels supports Umbarger, won't seek resignation

Posted: Updated:
INDIANAPOLIS -

Gov. Mitch Daniels is supporting Indiana Adjutant General Martin Umbarger following a letter from a New Mexico group angry at the general's affiliation with a Christian military services group.

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation argues Umbarger violated military rules and the First Amendment when he endorsed family services from Centurion's Watch in a Sept. 2011 video.

Daniels said Tuesday that if Umbarger's appearance was a mistake "it's obviously an innocent one." He added that picking Umbarger to run the Indiana National Guard was one of the best appointments he's made.

The New Mexico group argues Umbarger's appearance amounts to an endorsement of one religion over another. But Umbarger told The Indianapolis Star Tuesday he was trying to thank a group that helps Indiana soldiers and families.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:45:09 GMT
    The Indiana Pacers return to practice on Monday, getting ready for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Miami Heat. The Pacers are coming off an electrifying win Saturday night at Bankers
    The Indiana Pacers return to practice on Monday, getting ready for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Miami Heat. The Pacers are coming off an electrifying win Saturday night at Bankers
  • Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:27:10 GMT
    If you're accustomed to free parking in Speedway during the Indianapolis 500, you may have to rethink your plans. New restrictions for some residential streets around the track are in place.. And if you
    If you're accustomed to free parking in Speedway during the Indianapolis 500, you may have to rethink your plans. New restrictions for some residential streets around the track are in place.. And if you violate them, it could cost you.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:06 GMT
    There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports said Saturday afternoon that it has hired British driver Katherine Legge to drive the No. 81 car. That gives Indianapolis
    British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.
Powered by WorldNow
Links to the FCC website to view WTHR and/or WALV’s on-line public inspection files:
WTHR: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WTHR   ||   WALV: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WALV
Individuals with disabilities may contact Jill Pursell at publicfile@wthr.com, or 317.655.5602, for assistance with access to the public inspection files.
Powered by WorldNowAll content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WTHR. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.