Pennsylvania Independent - Bill Clinton Behind Sestak Job Offer Allegations

"According to a report issued Friday by White House General Counsel Robert Bauer, Mr. Clinton was responsible for the alleged job offered to U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) last summer in exchange for dropping a primary challenge to U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)." VisitLPennsylvania Independent - Bill Clinton Behind Sestak Job Offer Allegations:

Pro-Life Coalition to Launch "The Pill Kills" Day June 5

May 25, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A large coalition of pro-life groups has announced plans to protest the damage wreaked by the morning-after pill, the "hormonal bomb" whose effects on women, their unborn children, and the environment have gone largely unreported by the mainstream media. Visit: Pro-Life Coalition to Launch "The Pill Kills" Day June 5

Senator Rick Sanotrum writes about parenting a child with disabilities in: " Two years worth every tear" | Philadelphia Inquirer

Rick Santorum who served as Pennsylvania's Senator during the Bush administration wrote recently about parenting his special needs child: "Being the parent of a special child gives one exceptional insight into the negative perception of the disabled among many medical professionals, particularly when they see your child as having an intellectual disability. Sadly, we discovered that not only did we have to search for doctors who had experience with trisomy 18. We also had to search for those who saw Bella not as a fatal diagnosis, but as a wanted and loved daughter and sister, as well as a beautiful gift from God." The article continues:
The Elephant in the Room: Two years worth every tear | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/05/2010

Abortion by Teleconference? - Operation Rescue

"Cedar Rapids, IA — Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) revealed yesterday that expanding medical abortions into every Planned Parenthood clinic in the country through the use of the “telemed abortion” scheme is part of PPFA’s Strategic Plan for 2015"...."Telemed abortion is a process where dangerous abortion pills are dispensed via teleconferencing hook-up. An abortionist sits in front of a webcam and pushes a button to electronically open a drawer in the faraway clinic containing the drugs. A licensed physician never physically examines the woman at anytime." VisitL
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Indonesia: West Java: Islamic authorities shut down church, Christians celebrate in the street | Spero News

Jakarta – Bogor authorities (West Java province) ordered the closure of a local church building that belongs to Gereja Kristen Indonesia (GKI), a Christian group also known as Gereja Kristen Yasmin Bogor. This has outraged hundreds of faithful and induced the Indonesian Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) to file an official protest." Visit:Indonesia: West Java: Islamic authorities shut down church, Christians celebrate in the street | Spero News: "Article Tools

Hello, Baby iPad app vs. abortion - Rod Dreher

Hello, Baby iPad app vs. abortion - Rod Dreher

FRC Action: Elena Kagan's Pro-Abortion Record Is Far Outside the Mainstream -- WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

'Throughout her career, Ms. Kagan has supported the promotion of abortion, even if it includes funding with American tax dollars. She publicly disagreed with the decision in Rust v. Sullivan that gave the government the right to deny taxpayer funds to groups that perform or promote abortions. A large majority of Americans disagree with her on that position, as did the Supreme Court." Visit:FRC Action: Elena Kagan's Pro-Abortion Record Is Far Outside the Mainstream -- WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --:

CQ Politics | Pa. Is Keystone in House GOP’s Path to Majority

"“Pennsylvania will be the ultimate bellwether this year, because we have more competitive congressional seats than any other state in the union,” said Charlie Gerow, a Pennsylvania-based Republican strategist. “Pennsylvania is, it’s fair to say in the red-blue continuum, a very purple state right now.”" Visit: CQ Politics | Pa. Is Keystone in House GOP’s Path to Majority:

50 Years of The Pill « HLI America

These days it seems everywhere we look we can find articles hailing and praising the 50 Year Anniversary of “The Pill”. Recently in the Washington Post, Elaine Tyler May makes the claim that “The Pill” has been making motherhood better for 50 years. This is as misleading and absurd as claiming that working in the coal mines contributes to healthy lungs. It is true that “The Pill” certainly changed Motherhood. However, the fruits of its change reveal destruction that has had far reaching effects on women, children, the family, and our nation.50 Years of The Pill « HLI America

Vote Totals for PA Governor and Lieutenant Governor with 99% of Vote Counted.

"One percent of the vote is still out statewide, and the only race that impacts is the Democratic race for lieutenant governor." For vote Totals visit:
PA vote still incomplete; Conklin could face recount if final margin of victory is less than a half of a percent - Breaking News | Centre Daily Times - State College, PA | Penn State, Nittany Lions, weather, news, jobs, homes, apartmen:

Activists seize control of politics - John F. Harris and Jim VandeHei - POLITICO.com

"Arlen Specter lost in Pennsylvania even though the party-switching Democrat was recruited and backed by a sitting president. Rand Paul won in Kentucky even though the Republican was regarded as an eccentric renegade by that state’s political establishment." Visit: Activists seize control of politics - John F. Harris and Jim VandeHei - POLITICO.com:

U.S. CONGRESS 10th DISTRICT: Marino wins GOP nominaton; will face Carney - News - The Times-Tribune

The Scranton Times reported on the victory of Mr. Tom Marino as the Republican candidate in the 10th Congressional District. "With more than 85 percent of the votes counted in the 14-county district, Mr. Marino had a 10.3-percent lead over retired Lehman Twp. chiropractor and business consultant David Madeira and a 12.7 percent lead over Snyder County Commissioner Malcolm Derk." The Times reported. Visit: U.S. CONGRESS 10th DISTRICT: Marino wins GOP nominaton; will face Carney - News - The Times-Tribune

Dem Onorato, GOP’s Corbett to square off | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Dem Onorato, GOP’s Corbett to square off | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

CNSNews.com - Democrats’ See A ‘Significant Blow to the Republican Party’ in Tuesday’s Elections

From CNS News.com: – "In their post-primary spin, Democrats say they won “the most significant election contest” of the day – the only race to pit a Republican against a Democrat".
Cirba: The Democrats would say that. It's certainly a more positive spin than focusing on the fact that Senator Arlen Specter who was backed by Obama, Rendell and Casey LOST!
To read the CNS article on the Primaries visit: CNSNews.com - Democrats’ See A ‘Significant Blow to the Republican Party’ in Tuesday’s Elections

Pennsylvania Senate Race by Sue Cirba

A variety of sources, Fox News, Drudge Report, CNN all report Joe Sestak wins the Democrat nomination for U. S. Senate of PA. The reasons are somewhat complicated.
First it might simply be seen as a repudiation of Arlen Specter, who may have been seen as an inauthentic Democrat. Sestak ran commercials that tied Specter to Bush, and Palin. The ad has Specter saying "My change in Party will help me to get re-elected". A reporter from northeast PA found the original complete quote and discovered Specter was taken out of context. It was too late, the damage had been done. Pennsylvania voters believed the Sestak ad and voted to oust Specter. Republican candidate for Senate Pat Toomey who easily beat his challenger Peg Luksik should prepare for a dirty campaign from Sestak if this ad is any indication.

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum in his commentary on Fox News noted President Obama could have made a difference in this race if he campaigned for Specter especially in Philadelphia. Voter turnout in Philadelphia was a mere 20%. If Obama campaigned in Philly with Specter it could have boosted voter turnout considerably. Was Obama merely trying to save himself embarrassment by distancing himself from another losing libersl? Perhaps Obama's support of Specter was not genuine in the first place. In any event, Pennsylvania voters have handed 'Snarlin Arlen" his pink slip.

Tenth and Eleventh Congressional District Races

Northeast PA election results. While the count in many races is not complete, it appears that Congressman Paul Kanjorski defeated challengers Corey O'Brien and Brian Kelly in the Eleventh Congressional District. In the tenth Congressional District Chris Carney ran unopposed on the Democrat side while Attorney Tom Marino appears to be the winner in a three way Republican race between Marino, Derk and Madiera..

Right Now - Rand Paul wins, and libertarians rejoice

Good News for Tea Party Activists in KY! "Rand Paul wins, and libertarians rejoice
Two years ago, Rand Paul was a harried campaign surrogate, trying desperately to get Republicans interested in supporting -- and big media interested in covering -- the quixotic presidential campaign of his father, Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.).
Tonight, Rand Paul is the Republican Party's nominee for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky," Visit:
Right Now - Rand Paul wins, and libertarians rejoice:

Rand Paul's Stand on Abortion : Abortion | Rand Paul 2010 | U.S. Senate

Rand Paul: "I am 100% pro life. I believe abortion is taking the life of an innocent human being.
I believe life begins at conception and it is the duty of our government to protect this life.
I will always vote for any and all legislation that would end abortion or lead us in the direction of ending abortion.
I believe in a Human Life Amendment and a Life at Conception Act as federal solutions to the abortion issue. I also believe that while we are working toward this goal, there are many other things we can accomplish in the near term." Continues here"
Abortion | Rand Paul 2010 | U.S. Senate:

The End of the Road for Arlen Specter | NetRight Daily

Today could very well be the end of the road for Arlen Specter, who stands today against Joe Sestak in the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary. Specter has been the target of the liberal left in a primary that exposes just how corrupt the political system is (Obama attempted to bribe Sestak not to run, we are still waiting for a “transparent” investigation or any sign of one into this matter). Read more at NetRightDaily.com: http://netrightdaily.com/2010/05/the-end-of-the-road-for-arlen-specter/#ixzz0oK1ftIkp
The End of the Road for Arlen Specter | NetRight Daily

Pennsylvania Primary Election May 18th - Who is pro-life?

Pennsylvania Primary Election May 18th - Pennsylvania's Primary election will be held Tuesday, May 18th. The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
PAC recently questioned candidates on right to life issues. Additional information from the National Right to Life Committee is included regarding U.S. Congressmen Carney.and Kanjorski.

No Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate responded to the questionnaire but Republicans Pat Toomey and Peg Luksik responded pro-life.

In the U.S. Congress 10th District Chris Carney (D) is considered pro-abortion by National Right to Life for casting a vote for health care legislation that has seven pro-abortion provisions including direct funding of abortion (section 10503) ($11 billion) through the Community Health Centers program. Carney did not respond to the Federation's PAC questionnaire.
Of the Republicans running for the 10th Congressional District seat, David Madiera responded pro-life to the questionnaire. Madiera, Tom Marino and Malcom Derk responded pro-life to an interview with the Pro-Life Reporter.

In the U.S. Congress 11th District Paul Kanjorski (D) is considered pro-abortion by National Right to Life for casting a vote for health care legislation that has seven pro-abortion provisions including direct funding of abortion (section 10503) ($11 billion) through the Community Health Centers program. Kanjorski did not respond to the Federation's PAC questionnaire and neither did his opponents Corey O'Brien and Brian Kelly.
Republican Lou Barletta responded pro-life.

In the race for PA Governor, Democrat Jack Wagner and Republicans Tom Corbett and Samuel Rohrer are pro-life.
In the Lieutenant Governor's race Democrat H. Scott Conklin is pro-life. Republicans Steve Johnson, Jean Craige Pepper, Chet Beiler, Jim Cawley, John Kennedy, Stephen Urban and Daryl Metcalfe are pro-life.

Candidates running for Senator in the PA General Assembly in the 22nd District include Joseph Corcoran (D) , Jim Wansacz (D) and Frank Scavo ( R) who responded pro-life.

The candidate running for Representatives in the General Assembly in District 112 who responded pro-life is Democrat John Keeler. In District 113 Republican Mike Lapolla responded pro-life. Candidates in the 114th District who responded pro-life to the questionnaire are Republicans Lee Jamison and Daniel Naylor. In District 115 incumbent Edward Staback (D) is pro-life.

An amazing light from Blessed Sacrament

Father Benedict Groeschel, a familiar face to EWTN viewers and an accomplished author, announced on his “Sunday Night Live With Fr. Groeschel” program that he considered Communion in the hand to be an abomination. That is strong language!

Blessed Theresa of Calcutta was asked what was the worst thing that has happened to the Church in her lifetime. She replied without hesitation, “Communion in the hand.” Why would these two great figures of our time be so fervent in their opinions regarding this issue? Visit:
An amazing light from Blessed Sacrament

Human Life Matters

More Canadian Socialized Medicine:"Last year Williams developed heart disease. He decided to seek heart surgery in the U.S. at his own expense (leaving the the provincial loonie he's paid annually in his pocket.*)

Friends of Medicare, the liberal Canadian media, and other defenders of Canada's universal healthcare system were outraged that Danny Williams did not patiently wait for his turn to have surgery in Canada."
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FOXNews.com - Utah Republican Sen. Bob Bennett Ousted in Re-Election Bid

"Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett of Utah has been ousted in his bid to serve a fourth term after failing to make it out of the Utah GOP convention." Visit:
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National Right to Life Convention, Pittsburgh PA -June 24-26, 2010

National Right to Life Convention June 24-26, 2010.
The 2010 National Right to Life Convention is slated for Pittsburgh,PA June 24to 26.
Mark your calendar now for the NRLC Convention.
Speakers include Steven Mosher, the President of the Population Research Institute. Mr. Mosher is the author of Broken Earth: The Rural Chinese. While living and doing sociological research in a Chinese village through a cultural exchange program, Mosher filled over 100 notebooks with notes. When he returned to Tiwan he realized the story that cried out to be written was about the life of the rural Chinese. "Though I have been able to carry out my research and interviews with villagers without hindrance or surveillance by the authorities, ..the People's Republic is nonetheless a police state" Mosher covers "Birth Control: A Grim Game of Numbers" in his book and he uncovers the human suffering borne by those women and unborn children who suffer China's one child policy. Mosher is now combating problems produced in Third World Countries by American and United Nation's Population Control policies.
Msgr. Jim Lisante is another convention speaker. He has served as a Pastor on Long Island, has been Diocesan Director of Family Life and a spokesperson for the Church on TV and radio hosting "Personally Speaking". Msgr Lisante also wrote a book by the same title which contains a group of articles on Life Issues including one about Ana Rosa, the eight-month preborn child whose mother went to a New York City abortionist for a late term abortion. The abortionist took the woman's money, started the abortion by removing Ana Rose's right arm. The abortionist then told the mother the abortion was complete. She went into labor that night and delivered a baby who was perfect, but missing her right arm.
Steven Mosher, Msgr. Lisante and Scranton's own Gary Cangemi are three of the speakers slated for the June 24-26 convention. You will also hear stories of one couple's post abortion trauma, by Mark and LaRee Pickup. Dr. Angela Franks will discuss Planned Parenthood and Margaret Sanger's Eugenic Legacy. If there is sufficient interest the Northeast region of PHL will sponsor a bus to Pittsburgh. Call 570-343-5099 if you are interested or for further details.

Pennsylvania Primary Election May 18, 2010 - Eleventh Congressional District- Pro-Life Issue

Congressman Kanjorski and his challengers: Where do they stand on pro-life issues? By Sue CirbaMany candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to challenge incumbent Congressman Paul Kanjorski, but where do they stand on pro-life issues? National Right to Life has evaluated Congressman Kanjorski's record on the life issues. NRLC has identified 89 key votes from 1997 to 2010. Congressman Kanjorski has been in Congress for a long time. According to the National Right to Life Committee Kanjorski cast 70 key pro-life votes and 19 pro-abortion votes in the past fourteen years. It would be a shame to cast that record aside to vote for a health care bill that will eliminate all conscience protections for pro-life people who do not want to pay for abortion, and health care workers who do not want to participation in abortion. Unfortunately when the vote on health care came up, Paul Kanjorski was on the wrong side of the issue. He abandoned his pro-life record and voted for a bill with seven pro-abortion provisions including forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions. Pennsylvanians for Human Life's Scranton Chapter and National Right to Life as well as other pro-life organizations and constituents urged Congressman Kanjorski to vote against Obama's Health Plan, but their pleas fell on deaf ears. Legislative Director for National Right to Life Committee,Doug Johnson warned congressmen that a vote for Obama's health care bill would be considered a "career defining pro-abortion vote". Now Congressman Kanjorski has a pro-abortion record.

Congressman Kanjorski faces two challengers in the Democrat primary election. Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O'Brien of Moosic and Marywood Uniiversity professor Brian Kelly of Wilkes-Barre. Sue Cirba was unable to reach either one by phone, but both refer to life issues on their web sites. Mr. O'Brien's position as listed on his web site: "I oppose abortion. After decades of divisiveness, I believe that if everyone can agree that abortion is a tragic choice for many women, both sides can find common ground and work together to implement policies that will one day eliminate the need to have abortions. To achieve that goal, I favor adoption, responsible education and access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including contraception. I do not support policies that would restrict the ability of women to receive abortions in cases of rape, incest or where the life of the mother is in danger." Unfortunately for Mr. O'Brien "comprehensive reproductive health care" as defined by Planned Parenthood includes abortion. Planned Parenthood receives millions of tax dollars and promote abortion through counseling, education and legislation and through the courts.

Brian Kelly takes a different stand. Kelly boldy outlines his views on abortion as listed on his web site which follow: A. Abortion:
1. A child has a God-given right to life from fertilization to natural death.
2. All unborn children are persons, not masses of flesh.
3. Abortion is "prohibited" in Declaration of Independence- prohibit abortion.
4. Embryonic stem cell research experiments with human life.
5. Need a Constitutional amendment defining life from conception.
6. Abortion is unjust and immoral.
7. Mothers have no right to take a fetus’ life.
8. Only exception is to preserve life of mother.
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The Republican candidate running for the 11th Congressional district seat is Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta. In Mayor Barletta 2008 run for Congressman Kanjorski's seat, he gave an extensive interview to the Pro-Life Reporter. Barletta is solidly pro-life. Barletta's web site lists his position on the right to life: "Simply stated, I am Pro-Life. I believe that innocent life should be protected at every stage of development. I support the restoration of legal protection for innocent human life. I will oppose the efforts of some to increase or expand the protection or establishment of legal euthanasia, abortion, and human cloning. As Congress begins to tackle the issues of Medicare and health care reform, I will never support a program that results in rationing of life-saving procedures to those covered under those programs."

Mayor Barletta sent a statement on the health care bill which follows:.
“Regardless of how they try to justify it, the members of Congress who vote for this version of health care reform are voting in support of federal funding of abortions. That's the simple fact. The National Right to Life Committee and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops say the same thing – this health care bill will subsidize abortions.
This version of reform overturns 30 years of federal law that has prevented the use of taxpayer money to pay for abortions except in certain circumstances.
As a father of four – and as a man who became a grandfather for the first time in 2009 – I cannot believe that Congressman Kanjorski, or any politician who cherishes the sanctity of life, would vote in favor of this bill.
I am extremely disappointed Congressman Kanjorski and other politicians in Washington would trade the lives of innocent unborn children for political favors.
If this bill passes, it will truly be a sad day for the right-to-life movement. And the fact that the House would even consider passing such a reprehensible assault on the unborn on a Sunday is truly appalling.I could never support this bill.”
Mayor Lou Barletta
Candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 11th District March 2010

Pro-Life Victory in West Virginia

Just moments ago, Rep. Allan Mollohan of West Virginia, a Democrat who abandoned the pro-life principles of his constituents and supported the biggest expansion of abortion since Roe, learned that Votes Have Consequences and was defeated in the Democratic primary by pro-life challenger Mike Oliviero!
Mollohan’s loss comes as a direct result of his vote for healthcare reform that included federal funding of abortion.
Who deserves all the credit for this major pro-life victory? You!
Thanks to the continued financial support of pro-life activists like you, the Susan B. Anthony List spent over $78,000 in television ads, radio ads, and robo-calls informing pro-life West Virginians that Rep. Mollohan betrayed their values by supporting ObamaCare.
Our work is not done. I need you to help us keep the momentum by making the biggest donation you can afford tonight to our Votes Have Consequences program. We need to raise $25,000 in the next 72 hours to fully fund the next stages of the program and I am counting on you to help us raise our goal.

Candidate interviews: U.S. Congress, Pennsylvania's 11th District | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

The Times Leader has posted four interviews with candidates for the 11th congressional district seat in the House of Representatives. Running are Rep. Paul Kanjorski, currently in office. Kanjorski voted for Obmam's Health Care Bill that included seven pro-abortion provisions. Democrat Brian Kelly is a newcomer to politics, a Democrat who believes he did not leave the party, the party left him. Kelly is pro-life and opposed to the uncontrolled spending in Washington. Corey O'Brien is a lawyer who says he supports "reproductive health Visit:Candidate interviews: U.S. Congress, Pennsylvania's 11th District | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

EDITORIAL: One million votes against Obamacare - Washington Times

There is a groundswell of legislative activity against Obamacare in the states. The fiollowing editorial notes: "So far, lawmakers representing half the country have introduced legislation that would exempt residents from the federal health care mandates. Governors in Idaho, Utah and Virginia were the first to sign such measures into law. 'No resident of this Commonwealth ... shall be required to obtain or maintain a policy of individual insurance coverage except as required by a court,' Virginia's new law states." Visit: EDITORIAL: One million votes against Obamacare - Washington Times:

Barletta gets top ranking from GOP | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

"The National Republican Congressional Committee announced Wednesday that Republican Lou Barletta has reached “Young Gun” status -- the top level of its three-level program." Barletta expressed his pro-life views in an article in The Pro-Life Reporter in this and his previous run for Congress. The Times Leader article continues here. Visit:
Barletta gets top ranking from GOP | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA:

Key lessons from primary election results | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Earlier this week Indiana held its Primary Election. "Q: How did physician candidates do?
A: In an election in which health care is a dominant issue, about 50 physicians, mostly Republican, are running for the House or Senate across the country. But only one of the three who were on Indiana's ballot Tuesday survived." Visit:Key lessons from primary election results | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star:
Cirba: One cannot conclude from this that Indiana voters are not concerned about health care as many other factors exist. Physicians are not experienced politicians after all and this could be a factor.

Bishop raises concern about University of Scranton speaker - The Times-Tribune

"The new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton expressed concern about a speaker hosted by the University of Scranton on Thursday night whom he said 'obviously supports positions that are contrary to the teaching of the Catholic Church' on abortion."
Visit: Bishop raises concern about University of Scranton speaker - The Times-Tribune:

Sarah Palin endorses Carly Fiorina in California - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com

Former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin endorsed former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on Thursday in the GOP contest for the California Senate nomination.
Visit: Sarah Palin endorses Carly Fiorina in California - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com

PA State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe - PA Representative Metcalfe to Debut Arizona-Style Illegal Alien Apprehension Law with Fox News Greta Van Susteren

PA State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe - PA Representative Metcalfe to Debut Arizona-Style Illegal Alien Apprehension Law with Fox News Greta Van Susteren: "PA Representative Metcalfe to Debut Arizona-Style Illegal Alien Apprehension Law with Fox News Greta Van Susteren 5/6/2010 WHO: Pennsylvania State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will discuss his Arizona-modeled legislation to provide Pennsylvania law enforcement with full authority to apprehend more than 140,000 illegal aliens and several other sweeping reform measures on tonight’s On The Record program with Greta Van Susteren.
DATE: Thursday, May 6
TIME: 10 p.m.
CHANNEL: Fox News Channel
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PA State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Marriage Protection Amendment

Metcalfe also supports a Marriage Protection Amendment
Visit: PA State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Marriage Protection Amendment: "Marriage Protection Amendment Help to Protect Traditional Marriage in Pennsylvania

Visitors may sign an online petition to register their support of the Marriage Protection Amendment.

As a citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I wish to amend our state Constitution to ensure that: “only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this Commonwealth, and neither the Commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall create or recognize a legal status identical or substantially equivalent to that of marriage for unmarried individuals.”"

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark- Press Release on Controvertial Proposed Course at Seton Hall University: April 30, 2010

Press Release: Statement of The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark,
On a Proposed Course on Same-Sex Marriage At Seton Hall University

As the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Newark, I am responsible for maintaining the Catholic identity of all Church institutions and organizations within the Archdiocese, and for ensuring authentic and orthodox Catholic teaching in all educational institutions and parishes. That responsibility extends to our Catholic elementary and high schools, to our parish religious education programs for both adults and children, and to the Catholic colleges and university operating within my jurisdiction.

Recent news that a course on same-sex marriage is proposed for the fall schedule at Seton Hall University troubles me greatly.

The Church teaches - and has continued to teach for two millennia - that marriage is a union of man and woman, reflecting the complementarity of the sexes. That teaching precedes any societal connotation of marriage, and is based on natural law.

This proposed course seeks to promote as legitimate a train of thought that is contrary to what the Church teaches. As a result, the course is not in synch with Catholic teaching.

Consequently, the Board of Trustees of Seton Hall have asked the Board of Regents to investigate the matter...Press release continues at:
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark: April 30, 2010

GOP turns to Dan Coats | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Even as former Sen. Dan Coats celebrated his victory Tuesday in the Republican primary election, the battle lines were being drawn in what is shaping up as a bruising fight for U.S. Senate.
Coats, who held the Senate Seat from 1988 to 1998, overcame four Republican opponents.GOP turns to Dan Coats | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Time Square car bomb: Cops evacuate heart of NYC after 'potential terrorist attack'

"Three heroic cops and a quick-thinking street vendor stopped a madman from detonating a car bomb in the heart of Times Square Saturday night, law enforcement officials told the Daily News." Visit:
Time Square car bomb: Cops evacuate heart of NYC after 'potential terrorist attack':

Cops stop man from detonating car bomb in Times Square (See 18 Photos)

Terrorist plants car bomb in NY Times Square. See photos of heroic efforts to diffuse that bomb. Visit: Cops stop man from detonating car bomb in Times Square: "Cops stop man from detonating car bomb in Times Square"

Senate Candidate Peg Luksik | Problematic fine print | The Daily Pennsylvanian

Our irresponsible Congress has voted, without knowledge of what they were voting on. Candidate for U.S. Senate Peg Luksik comments on suprising consequences of the stimulus bill and the health care bill:
"But the language of the bill goes far beyond funding for particular projects. The language, which is now the law for every citizen in this nation, establishes Individual Employment Plans for workers, which every worker would have to develop and have approved by the federal government in order to be permitted to obtain the education and training necessary to reach his employment goal." Visit: Senate Candidate Peg Luksik | Problematic fine print | The Daily Pennsylvanian:

Surgeon quits hospital job, cites 'ObamaCare' - News - Standard Speaker

"'To be a true physician, one must be moral. To be moral requires freedom, both political and economic. The freedom of the physician has been lost by degrees over the last 45 years,' he wrote in his letter. 'OBAMACARE has totally destroyed this freedom, especially as it applies to a hospital practice.'"said Dr. Frank C. Polidora of Hazleton, PA. Visit:Surgeon quits hospital job, cites 'ObamaCare' - News - Standard Speaker:

L.A. parents criticize pending special ed cutbacks [Updated]

With a $640 million budget deficit for next year, the Los Angeles Unified School District board meeting was dominated by parents of disabled students criticizing the proposed cuts in services for disabled children. Actor Edward Asner criticized the proposed cuts in services for disabled children. Asner's grandchild receives special education services in the district. Visit:
L.A. parents criticize pending special ed cutbacks [Updated]

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