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In the past I have grown angry with Chris Matthews, who is a practicing Catholic, because he has failed to defend the fundamental human right to life.
Removing the Stupak amendment would remove protections for our youngest neighbors. More would be killed by voluntary abortions paid for with our tax dollars.
 

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D.C. Archdiocese Threatens to Axe Social Service Programs over Same-Sex 'Marriage' Law
LifeSiteNews
11/13/2009, by Peter J. Smith
Without an exemption the Church would be required to do such things as extend marriage benefits to same-sex couples, in violation of its core teachings. WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. has said it will be forced to end its government contracts for ...

How the Stupak-Pitts Amendment May Change Our Politics
Inside Catholic
11/12/2009, by Deal W. Hudson, Ph.D.
For the first time in a long time, the pro-life issue is setting the agenda for the national debate on a major piece of legislation. All due to a pro-life leader in the Democratic Party, Rep. Bart Stupak. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Inside Catholic) - Last Friday night, when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...

Lantos Commission hears about forced abortions in China before Obama visit
Catholic News Agency
11/12/2009
After three decades of forced population control in China, Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.) is calling on President Obama to take a stand for human rights in China. Washington, D.C. (CNA) - After three decades of forced population control in China, Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.) is calling ...

Planned Parenthood Loses Bid to Silence Former Clinic Director Turned Pro-Life
LifeSiteNews
11/12/2009, by Kathleen Gilbert
Since quitting her job after watching an abortion procedure on an ultrasound machine, Johnson's story has received major media attention. BRYAN, Texas (LifeSiteNews.com) - A district court judge denied Planned Parenthood's request for a gag order against Abby Johnson, the former director of a ...


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Bishop Tobin to Congressman Patrick Kennedy: ‘What does it mean to be a Catholic?’
Catholic Online
11/11/2009, by Deacon Keith Fournier
Your rejection of the Church’s teaching on abortion falls into a different category – it’s a deliberate and obstinate act of the will; a conscious decision that you’ve re-affirmed on many occasions. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Catholic Online) – Among those Catholics in public life who openly defy the clear ...

New York Gov. to Try to Force 'Homosexual Marriage'
LifeSiteNews
11/8/2009, by Peter J. Smith
Gov. David Paterson has convoked an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature. ALBANY, New York (LifeSiteNews.com) - Gov. David Paterson has convoked an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature to address the state's soaring budget deficit, as well as to pass ...


Prior to the Stupak/Pitts Amendment, the funding of abortion would have occurred through both the so called 'Public Option' and through what are called 'affordability credits' which are to be given to certain health care consumers in order to purchase insurance. It was, as many including this writer pointed out, a 'shell game'.
Health Care Reform Passes: Catholic Democrat Bart Stupak Protects Life
Catholic Online
11/8/2009, by Deacon Keith Fournier
Saturday night in two historic votes the importance of faithful Catholics in both major political parties became crystal clear. Washington, D.C. (Catholic Online) – In a November 19, 2008 article in his always interesting “Inside Catholic”, my friend Deal Hudson, Ph.D., properly praised then ...


The debate over this attempted 'Health Care Reform' has generated an extraordinary amount of citizen participation. This is good in a Nation which is supposed to be based upon a representative form of governance. Unfortunately, it has also generated an accompanying sense of disillusionment among many citizens that the 'People’s House' is simply not what it is supposed to be.
Showdown on Capitol Hill: 'Health Care' Debate Begins
Catholic Online
11/7/2009, by Deacon Keith Fournier
Faithful Catholics must recognize the primacy of the Fundamental Right to Life as we evaluate this proposed legislation. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) – I just returned from Washington, DC. The City is charged with a frenzied war of words and increasing activity, all revolving around the ...


Catholic Priest, Eleven Other Pro-lifers Arrested for Tearing Up Nancy Pelosi's 'Health Care' Bill
Christian Newswire
11/6/2009
Among those arrested was pro-life legend, Father Norman Weslin, age 78. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Christian Newswire) - On Thursday Afternoon, November 5, 2009, 12 pro-lifers were arrested inside or outside in the hall at Nancy Pelosi's office at #235 Cannon office building. They entered, with two ...


Will Pelosi Plan Require a Monthly Abortion Premium from All Americans?
Catholic Online
11/6/2009, by Deacon Keith Fournier
Health care reform should not be used as an opportunity to use federal funds to pay for elective abortions. Health reform should be an opportunity to protect human life. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Catholic Online) - Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. She ...

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