Friday, December 16, 2011
Adult Stem Cells Tested to Treat ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) | LifeNews.com
An Israeli company is conducting a clinical trial using a patient’s own adult stem cells to treat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease.) The method using adult stem cells was developed by professors at Tel Aviv University. Cells are taken from a patient’s own bone marrow and differentiated in the lab into astrocytes, cells responsible for nurturing neurons in the brain. By releasing neurotrophic factors, which are proteins that can protect brain cells, the former bone marrow adult stem cells can protect and preserve brain cell function.The article also says they expect trials to be conducted in Boston soon. Visit:Adult Stem Cells Tested to Treat ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) | LifeNews.com
Proposed restrictions would shut most abortion clinics in the state
What is Planned Parenthood saying about the proposed abortion clinic restrictions in PA? (HINT: This PP official and the little bird who ran around saying "The sky is falling!" have a lot in common.)
PP official:
"What we expect is that the majority of abortion providers in Pennsylvania would be shut down for some time," said Rebecca Cavanaugh, vice president for public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania. "For us the most cost-effective option would be to shut down and find a different building -- but we own this building." Read more: Proposed restrictions would shut most abortion clinics in the state:
PP official:
"What we expect is that the majority of abortion providers in Pennsylvania would be shut down for some time," said Rebecca Cavanaugh, vice president for public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania. "For us the most cost-effective option would be to shut down and find a different building -- but we own this building." Read more: Proposed restrictions would shut most abortion clinics in the state:
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Erie Foreclosure Sends Notorious Abortionist Brigham Packing
Erie, PA – A business condo association has foreclosed on the Erie offices owned by the notorious abortionist Steven Chase Brigham located at 1611 Peach Street. Movers were photographed removing the contents of Brigham’s three suites on Saturday, December 10.
That office had the dubious distinction of having been the first “legal” abortion clinic in Erie. It has been generally unused since the last Brigham-hired abortionist quit in February, 2007, after pro-life activists drew public attention to his employment at the abortion clinic. Notices for delinquent taxes had been seen regularly posted to the clinic’s door.The story continues atErie Foreclosure Sends Notorious Abortionist Brigham Packing
That office had the dubious distinction of having been the first “legal” abortion clinic in Erie. It has been generally unused since the last Brigham-hired abortionist quit in February, 2007, after pro-life activists drew public attention to his employment at the abortion clinic. Notices for delinquent taxes had been seen regularly posted to the clinic’s door.The story continues atErie Foreclosure Sends Notorious Abortionist Brigham Packing
Monday, December 12, 2011
Rick Santorum: Cut Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood | LifeNews.com
Rick Santorum: Cut Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood | LifeNews.com: "As he campaigned in Iowa on Sunday, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has restated his support for cutting off federal taxpayer funding for the Planned Parenthood abortion business.
Santorum made a stop at Tabernacle Baptist Church where he emphasized his pro-life views and talked about his efforts during his time as a Pennsylvania senator in the 1990s when he led the battle to ban partial-birth abortions."
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Santorum made a stop at Tabernacle Baptist Church where he emphasized his pro-life views and talked about his efforts during his time as a Pennsylvania senator in the 1990s when he led the battle to ban partial-birth abortions."
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
President Obama is speaking at Scranton High School Live Now
President Obama is speaking at Scranton High School live right now.(2:45) Obama talks about having some tough times in Scranton, but said when we get knocked down we get back up again. Funny, the last time he was talking about people from Pennsylvania he accused us of "clinging to our guns and religion" Visit:Barack Obama's small town guns and religion comments - YouTube: ""
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Donald Berwick, Rationing Advocate, Quits Obama Admin Post | LifeNews.com
Good news momentarily - but you know Obama will name another pro-rationing, pro-abortion replacement - just not one who is so high profile. On the Levin show of 11-22 or 11-23 a caller who was a neurosurgeon who had attended meetings regarding the implementation of Obamacare, reported that patients over age 70 were referred to as "units"in an obvious effort to depersonalize them. They were only to get comfort care. Essentially they would receive nothing and be allowed to die from whatever health problem they had.
Lifenews reports: Donald Berwick, the rationing advocate President Barack Obama nominated to head the U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs in the face of opposition from pro-life advocates, has quit his post in the Obama administration.
Because he is unable to get enough votes in the Senate to approve his nomination, his recess appointment will end and Berwick has decided to stop down from his position as the chief implementor of Obamacare, the health care law pro-life groups opposed because its prompts concerns about abortion funding, rationing, and fails to protect the conscience rights of medical workers.Visit:Donald Berwick, Rationing Advocate, Quits Obama Admin Post | LifeNews.com
Lifenews reports: Donald Berwick, the rationing advocate President Barack Obama nominated to head the U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs in the face of opposition from pro-life advocates, has quit his post in the Obama administration.
Because he is unable to get enough votes in the Senate to approve his nomination, his recess appointment will end and Berwick has decided to stop down from his position as the chief implementor of Obamacare, the health care law pro-life groups opposed because its prompts concerns about abortion funding, rationing, and fails to protect the conscience rights of medical workers.Visit:Donald Berwick, Rationing Advocate, Quits Obama Admin Post | LifeNews.com
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Obama Defends Planned Parenthood Funding at Pro-Abortion Dinner | LifeNews.com
"President Barack Obama and his administration have close relationships with leading pro-abortion organizations, so it is no surprise that he defended taxpayer funding of the Planned Parenthood abortion business during a speech at a pro-abortion group’s dinner banquet Wednesday night." Visit:
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Friday, November 11, 2011
No Regrets: Frank Kravetz’s Story « The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College
"“Just existing became what was important',” says 87-year-old Frank Kravetz of Pittsburgh, captive of the “hell-hole” that was Nuremberg Prison Camp. “Yet even as I struggled with the day-to-day sadness and despair, I never once had any regrets that I signed up to serve.”
An extended tour of Nazi camps as a wounded POW scratching for survival wasn’t what Frank had in mind when he signed up to serve his country in World War II." Visit:No Regrets: Frank Kravetz’s Story « The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College:
An extended tour of Nazi camps as a wounded POW scratching for survival wasn’t what Frank had in mind when he signed up to serve his country in World War II." Visit:No Regrets: Frank Kravetz’s Story « The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College:
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Sebelius-Planned Parenthood Record-Shredding Scandal Gets Worse | LifeNews.com
Open records received by Operation Rescue from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment raise more questions than they answer about the recent revelation that documents containing critical evidence against Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri were shredded under the Sebelius Administration. Visit:Sebelius-Planned Parenthood Record-Shredding Scandal Gets Worse | LifeNews.com
Friday, November 04, 2011
Breaking: Whistleblower alleges Texas Planned Parenthood committed massive Medicaid fraud - Jill Stanek
"Karen Reynolds, who worked as a “health care assistant” from 1999 to 2009 at the Lufkin, Texas, branch of the affiliate formerly known as Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, has submitted company memos and emails to support her charge that PPGC has engaged in a systemwide scheme to bilk Medicaid, Title XX, and the Women’s Health Program of tens of millions of dollars over the course of at least a decade." Visit:Breaking: Whistleblower alleges Texas Planned Parenthood committed massive Medicaid fraud - Jill Stanek:
Planned Parenthood of Syracuse N.Y. Won't Provide Pregnancy Test Unless Women Choose Abortion
40 Days for Life Volunteers outside a Syracuse N.Y. Planned Parenthood Witnessed the Following:
"The young woman walked out of Planned Parenthood in tears. She just wanted to know if she was pregnant — but Planned Parenthood wanted to steer her towards abortion. “We offered her support and assisted her to the pregnancy care center next door,” said Jeanie, a 40 Days for Life leader in Syracuse.
It was not an isolated situation.
“One couple we offered assistance to told us as they were leaving that Planned Parenthood would not even give them a pregnancy test if they were not planning to have an abortion,” she said, “and the couple said they had insurance.”
Volunteers also spoke to a mother and daughter on the sidewalk outside. “The daughter was pregnant and angry at Planned Parenthood for not being willing to provide any pregnancy care whatsoever if she didn’t plan on aborting the baby,” Jeanie said.
She simply needed help filling out insurance forms. They were directed instead to the pro-life pregnancy care center to get the assistance they needed."
"The young woman walked out of Planned Parenthood in tears. She just wanted to know if she was pregnant — but Planned Parenthood wanted to steer her towards abortion. “We offered her support and assisted her to the pregnancy care center next door,” said Jeanie, a 40 Days for Life leader in Syracuse.
It was not an isolated situation.
“One couple we offered assistance to told us as they were leaving that Planned Parenthood would not even give them a pregnancy test if they were not planning to have an abortion,” she said, “and the couple said they had insurance.”
Volunteers also spoke to a mother and daughter on the sidewalk outside. “The daughter was pregnant and angry at Planned Parenthood for not being willing to provide any pregnancy care whatsoever if she didn’t plan on aborting the baby,” Jeanie said.
She simply needed help filling out insurance forms. They were directed instead to the pro-life pregnancy care center to get the assistance they needed."
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Unlicensed Doc Pleads in Abortion Case
An unlicensed doctor pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the deaths of two babies who were born alive and then killed with scissors at a filthy Philadelphia abortion clinUnlicensed Doc Pleads in Abortion Case
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Bishops May Sue Obama Admin for Denying Grant Over Abortion | LifeNews.com
The nation’s Catholic bishops are considering a lawsuit against the Obama administration for denying a grant previously granted for a program helping victims of sex trafficking because the bishops would not refer the women for abortions.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops had previously received a five-year $19 million grant to help victims of sex trafficking during the administration of pro-life President George W. Bush. Visit:Bishops May Sue Obama Admin for Denying Grant Over Abortion | LifeNews.com
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops had previously received a five-year $19 million grant to help victims of sex trafficking during the administration of pro-life President George W. Bush. Visit:Bishops May Sue Obama Admin for Denying Grant Over Abortion | LifeNews.com
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Cain Hits Planned Parenthood as Racist, Abortion Biz Responds | LifeNews.com
What does Herman Cain say about defunding Planned Parenthood?
“I absolutely would defund Planned Parenthood — not because I don’t believe in planning parenthood, [but because] Planned Parenthood as an organization is an absolute farce on the American people,” he said then. “People who know the history of Margaret Sanger, who started Planned Parenthood, they know that the intention was not to help young women who get pregnant to plan their parenthood. No — it was a sham to be able to kill black babies.” Visit:Cain Hits Planned Parenthood as Racist, Abortion Biz Responds | LifeNews.com:
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“I absolutely would defund Planned Parenthood — not because I don’t believe in planning parenthood, [but because] Planned Parenthood as an organization is an absolute farce on the American people,” he said then. “People who know the history of Margaret Sanger, who started Planned Parenthood, they know that the intention was not to help young women who get pregnant to plan their parenthood. No — it was a sham to be able to kill black babies.” Visit:Cain Hits Planned Parenthood as Racist, Abortion Biz Responds | LifeNews.com:
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Illinois bishop runs Kansas City Marathon :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Springfield, Ill., Oct 20, 2011 / 06:03 am (CNA).- Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois ran the Kansas City Marathon on Saturday to help raise money and awareness for pro-life work.
He finished the 26.2-mile marathon with a time of 4:08:39, placing 531st out of 1,330 finishers.
The race went “very well,” he told CNA Oct. 19. “It’s a little bit hilly out in Kansas City. It was a nice sunny day, and the weather was good.”Illinois bishop runs Kansas City Marathon :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
He finished the 26.2-mile marathon with a time of 4:08:39, placing 531st out of 1,330 finishers.
The race went “very well,” he told CNA Oct. 19. “It’s a little bit hilly out in Kansas City. It was a nice sunny day, and the weather was good.”Illinois bishop runs Kansas City Marathon :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
WHEELER: Why Herman Cain is surging - Washington Times
The Washington Times: "By Sept. 27, Zogby released a poll showing Mr. Cain with a strong lead over the rest of the field. I pointed this out to several Washington insiders, who immediately dismissed it and said Zogby’s polls can’t be trusted. I pointed out to them that their opinion of Zogby was irrelevant because it was posted on the Drudge Report, and all over the country, people would be realizing that Mr. Cain could win. I predicted to the naysayers at that time that Mr. Cain would come up in the other polls and soon could be out in front. The past two weeks have validated that analysis." Visit:WHEELER: Why Herman Cain is surging - Washington Times:
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Look whose relative just got $135.8 million energy loan
"The sister-in-law of John Podesta, President Obama's influential White House transition director, served as the lobbyist for a wind power firm that was just awarded a $135.8 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy." Visit:
Look whose relative just got $135.8 million energy loan:
Look whose relative just got $135.8 million energy loan:
Friday, October 07, 2011
Herman Cain Dominates Smarmy and Disgusting MSNBC Host Lawrence O'Donnell - Katie Pavlich
"Smarmy and disgusting MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell apparently thinks it is his job to lecture GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain about the civil rights movement and about his work in the Department of the Navy. Both of the following clips are worth watching in their entirety, but the good stuff in the first video starts at 7:22, when O'Donnell accuses Cain of sitting on the sidelines "For video clips visit: Herman Cain Dominates Smarmy and Disgusting MSNBC Host Lawrence O'Donnell - Katie Pavlich:
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Steve Jobs Changed the World: Adoption Changed His | LifeNews.com
A powerful adoption story from Lifenews.com:
The news hit me in the gut. I couldn’t believe I was seeing those few numbers, communicating his passing, beneath his photo: 1955-2011. Steve Jobs has, literally, changed the world. I’m typing this on my Mac, will check my emails and Twitter status on my iPad, and will stay in touch with everyone I love through my iPhone.
As a creative professional, his visionary work has helped my own visions become reality.
But his vision, his destiny and his ability to affect people, globally, may never have happened. Jobs was adopted as a baby and loved by his parents, Clara and Paul Jobs. The baby they took into their hearts and home had a purpose in life that would be unleashed by the powerful act of adoption. Story Continues:Steve Jobs Changed the World: Adoption Changed His | LifeNews.com
The news hit me in the gut. I couldn’t believe I was seeing those few numbers, communicating his passing, beneath his photo: 1955-2011. Steve Jobs has, literally, changed the world. I’m typing this on my Mac, will check my emails and Twitter status on my iPad, and will stay in touch with everyone I love through my iPhone.
As a creative professional, his visionary work has helped my own visions become reality.
But his vision, his destiny and his ability to affect people, globally, may never have happened. Jobs was adopted as a baby and loved by his parents, Clara and Paul Jobs. The baby they took into their hearts and home had a purpose in life that would be unleashed by the powerful act of adoption. Story Continues:Steve Jobs Changed the World: Adoption Changed His | LifeNews.com
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
PHL Banquet, Wilkes-Barre, Oct. 24, 2011- Bobby Schindler is Guest Speaker
BOBBY SCHINDLER TO BE THE GUEST SPEAKER IN WILKES-BARRE, OCTOBER 24th
We are pleased to report that Bobby Schindler, Jr., will be the Principal Speaker for the, Wyoming Valley Chapter, Pennsylvanians for Human Life's twenty-eighth Annual Respect Life Banquet, Monday, October 24th, 2011, beginning at 6:00 PM. . The Banquet will be held at Genetti’s Best Western Hotel, E. Market Street, downtown Wilkes-Barre. Since the death of his sister, Terri Schiavo on March 31, 2005, (13 days after her feeding tube was removed by court order) Bobby Schindler left his teaching position. Today, as spokesman for the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, Bobby travels to Washington and across the country, appearing in numerous speaking engagements, devoting himself to protecting those with disabilities and raising public awareness about the growing threat of euthanasia. Please save the date and plan to attend the Banquet. We promise that it will be a most memorable event. Tickets must be reserved in advance by mailing $25 to PHL, 31 Hanover Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702.
We are pleased to report that Bobby Schindler, Jr., will be the Principal Speaker for the, Wyoming Valley Chapter, Pennsylvanians for Human Life's twenty-eighth Annual Respect Life Banquet, Monday, October 24th, 2011, beginning at 6:00 PM. . The Banquet will be held at Genetti’s Best Western Hotel, E. Market Street, downtown Wilkes-Barre. Since the death of his sister, Terri Schiavo on March 31, 2005, (13 days after her feeding tube was removed by court order) Bobby Schindler left his teaching position. Today, as spokesman for the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, Bobby travels to Washington and across the country, appearing in numerous speaking engagements, devoting himself to protecting those with disabilities and raising public awareness about the growing threat of euthanasia. Please save the date and plan to attend the Banquet. We promise that it will be a most memorable event. Tickets must be reserved in advance by mailing $25 to PHL, 31 Hanover Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702.
Monday, October 03, 2011
Tens of thousands pray for unborn in nationwide Life Chain Sunday | LifeSiteNews.com
"YUBA CITY, California, October 3, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Tens of thousands of pro-life Americans joined together at more than 1,800 locations throughout the United States Sunday in the annual Life Chain. Each year on the first Sunday of October pro-lifers join in a powerful street witness campaign that proclaims the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death" Visit:Tens of thousands pray for unborn in nationwide Life Chain Sunday | LifeSiteNews.com:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Mom With Cystic Fibrosis Rejects Abortion, Has Triplets | LifeNews.com
'Louisiana resident Kandace Smith is the latest hero when it comes to putting the birth and care of her own children ahead of herself — as she, while suffering from cystic fibrosis, rejected abortion to have triplets.'
Doctors didn’t believe she would survive, and told Smith she should have an abortion. The mom did not want to destroy the lives of her three unborn children to save her own.Visit:Mom With Cystic Fibrosis Rejects Abortion, Has Triplets | LifeNews.com
Doctors didn’t believe she would survive, and told Smith she should have an abortion. The mom did not want to destroy the lives of her three unborn children to save her own.Visit:Mom With Cystic Fibrosis Rejects Abortion, Has Triplets | LifeNews.com
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Herman Cain Wins FL Poll
ORLANDO — Businessman Herman Cain won the Florida GOP presidential straw poll in a major surprise Saturday, as Republicans here delivered a rebuke to Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Cain, who delivered what delegates called a stirring speech just before the balloting, won 37 percent of the more than 2,600 votes from Republicans...Visit:
Herman Cain Wins FL Poll
Cain, who delivered what delegates called a stirring speech just before the balloting, won 37 percent of the more than 2,600 votes from Republicans...Visit:
Herman Cain Wins FL Poll
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Obama HHS Secretary Sebelius to Host Pro-Abortion Fundraiser | LifeNews.com
Sebelius will be the featured speaker at the 17th annual “Power of Choice” luncheon NARAL is throwing in Chicago at The Standard Club in Chicago, Obama’s stomping grounds, on October 5. The event is clearly a big fundraiser for NARAL as tickets for anyone other than college students and young professionals start at $200 and top sponsorship levels range anywhere from $2,500 to $25,000.Obama HHS Secretary Sebelius to Host Pro-Abortion Fundraiser | LifeNews.com:
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Congressional Republicans skeptical of Electoral College change
Will Pennsylvania remain a "winner take all electoral votes" state?
Congressional Republicans skeptical of Electoral College change
Congressional Republicans skeptical of Electoral College change
Police Want Records in Planned Parenthood-Statutory Rape Case | LifeNews.com
"Police in Spokane, Washington have served the Planned Parenthood abortion business with a search warrant looking for information in yet another case of Planned Parenthood doing an abortion that potentially covers up a case of sexual abuse."Police Want Records in Planned Parenthood-Statutory Rape Case | LifeNews.com:
RealClearPolitics - Romney Health Plan a Bust for Massachusetts
Health care remains one of President Barack Obama's greatest political weaknesses. The issue remains an equally serious problem for Republican Mitt Romney. Visit:RealClearPolitics - Romney Health Plan a Bust for Massachusetts:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Official Statement of Fr. Frank Pavone
"“For the past several years, my Ordinary, the Most Reverend Patrick Zurek, Bishop of Amarillo, has given me permission to do the full-time pro-life work that I have done since 1993. In 2005, I made a public promise in a Church ceremony in Amarillo, presided over by a Vatican Cardinal, that this full-time pro-life work would be a lifetime commitment. That’s a commitment I promise to fulfill without wavering.
“This past week, however, I received a letter from the Bishop insisting that I report to the Diocese this Tuesday, September 13 and, for the time being, remain only there. Father Pavone explains the situation. Visit:Official Statement of Fr. Frank Pavone:
“This past week, however, I received a letter from the Bishop insisting that I report to the Diocese this Tuesday, September 13 and, for the time being, remain only there. Father Pavone explains the situation. Visit:Official Statement of Fr. Frank Pavone:
Monday, September 19, 2011
Peyton Manning Has Adult Stem Cell Procedure to Treat Neck | LifeNews.com
"Peyton Manning, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and four-time NFL MVP, apparently went to Europe to get an adult stem cell procedure on his neck, according to a report Sunday by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports.
Manning has had three surgeries on his neck in the last 19 months, Little detail was available, but the information indicates that the procedure may have used adipose (fat) derived adult stem cells from Manning’s own body; this autologous procedure (using your own adult stem cells) bypasses any problems of transplant rejection.... Visit: Peyton Manning Has Adult Stem Cell Procedure to Treat Neck | LifeNews.com:
Manning has had three surgeries on his neck in the last 19 months, Little detail was available, but the information indicates that the procedure may have used adipose (fat) derived adult stem cells from Manning’s own body; this autologous procedure (using your own adult stem cells) bypasses any problems of transplant rejection.... Visit: Peyton Manning Has Adult Stem Cell Procedure to Treat Neck | LifeNews.com:
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
River level dropping 'slower than expected' | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News
Never a dull moment in Northeast PA. One Hundred year flooding this week, a hurricane last week and we experienced tremors from our first noticeable earthquake the week before.
River level dropping 'slower than expected' | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News
River level dropping 'slower than expected' | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News
New Evacuations in Wilkes-Barre
Even though the Susquehanna River crested early Friday morning, city officials called for new evacuations when some streets began taking on water. With high water on Weir Street in the Brookside section of Wilkes-Barre, emergency crews used boats Friday morning to get people out of their homes. Those who tried to ride out the rising river and the previous evacuation order quickly realized it was too much. "I tried, I tried. I left my cat. Nervous wreck, what are you going to do?" said Alan Montijo. Firefighters went door to door advising people to leave as the water reached North Pennsylvania Avenue. Visit:New Evacuations in Wilkes-Barre
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Dirty, Dangerous Louisiana Abortion Clinic Ordered To Close Again :Operation Rescue
New Orleans, LA – For the third time, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has issued a cease and desist order to Gentilly Medical Clinic for Women in New Orleans, Louisiana. The clinic has been found to have health code violations and inadequate nursing care that has created a danger to the public.
Calls to the clinic placed Thursday morning went straight to voice-mail, which was in keeping with news accounts that the abortion clinic had closed.
DHH Secretary Bruce Greenstein issued a strongly worded press release on Tuesday where he stated, “The repeated violations of Gentilly Medical Center demand action. I assure the public that as long as these facilities are under my watch, I will hold them accountable and use every tool available to make sure Louisianians are not put in danger.”The story continues:
Dirty, Dangerous Louisiana Abortion Clinic Ordered To Close Again :Operation Rescue:
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Calls to the clinic placed Thursday morning went straight to voice-mail, which was in keeping with news accounts that the abortion clinic had closed.
DHH Secretary Bruce Greenstein issued a strongly worded press release on Tuesday where he stated, “The repeated violations of Gentilly Medical Center demand action. I assure the public that as long as these facilities are under my watch, I will hold them accountable and use every tool available to make sure Louisianians are not put in danger.”The story continues:
Dirty, Dangerous Louisiana Abortion Clinic Ordered To Close Again :Operation Rescue:
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Susquehanna River to Crest at 38 Feet in Wilkes-Barre
We are getting hammered with rain in Northeast PA Knoebel's Amusement Park has flooded. The Susquehanna's West Branch has flooded. Flooding is expected in Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns,Meshoppen, Towanda and many more. WNEP-TV has many stories and also flood stages for towns listed. Visit:
Susquehanna River to Crest at 38 Feet in Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna River to Crest at 38 Feet in Wilkes-Barre
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Stem cell bill ignores patients and real science - The Hill's Congress Blog
"The reintroduction of a bill for federal taxpayer support of human embryonic stem cell research by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), will waste taxpayer funds on unworthy science and possibly delay cures for patients. While the text of the bill isn’t yet available at this writing, sources say it will be close or identical to her previous offering in the 111th Congress.
The bill’s purpose supposedly is to codify the Obama administration’s 2009 liberalized policy of federal funding for human embryonic stem cells. However, it lays out a policy that is neither ethically responsible nor scientifically worthy, including authorizing funds for the cloning (by somatic cell nuclear transfer) of human embryos for experiments."
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This is an excellent article by David Prentice.
The bill’s purpose supposedly is to codify the Obama administration’s 2009 liberalized policy of federal funding for human embryonic stem cells. However, it lays out a policy that is neither ethically responsible nor scientifically worthy, including authorizing funds for the cloning (by somatic cell nuclear transfer) of human embryos for experiments."
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This is an excellent article by David Prentice.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Rick Santorum - "Our Constitution was made for a moral and religious people." -American Radio Journal - A Pennsylvania Minute
Rick Santorum - "Our Constitution was made for a moral and religious people." Listen to Rick Santorum on the American Radio Journal. Visit:
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Thursday, September 01, 2011
Rick Santorum for President | The Courage To Fight For America
After Iowa, Fox news commentator talks about Santorum. Rick Santorum for President | The Courage To Fight For America:
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Gamblers fleeing Atlantic City before hurricane | nj.com
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Mandatory evacuations are starting in New Jersey's Cape May County.
Emergency management officials have ordered an estimated 750,000 to 850,000 people out of the county's 16 towns in advance of Hurricane Irene. Nearly all of the New Jersey shore and the entire southern half of the state are under a hurricane warning. Visit:Gamblers fleeing Atlantic City before hurricane | nj.com:
Emergency management officials have ordered an estimated 750,000 to 850,000 people out of the county's 16 towns in advance of Hurricane Irene. Nearly all of the New Jersey shore and the entire southern half of the state are under a hurricane warning. Visit:Gamblers fleeing Atlantic City before hurricane | nj.com:
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Catholic institutions oppose contraception-coverage rules
Catholic institutions in Berks County are wrestling with new government guidelines that require health insurance plans to begin fully covering birth control beginning Aug. 1.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced new directives.... that call for coverage of women's preventive health care to include birth control drugs and devices and voluntary sterilization, without requiring a co-pay. Visit:Catholic institutions oppose contraception-coverage rules
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced new directives.... that call for coverage of women's preventive health care to include birth control drugs and devices and voluntary sterilization, without requiring a co-pay. Visit:Catholic institutions oppose contraception-coverage rules
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Virginia, Sends Shockwaves Throughout East Coast | FoxNews.com
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Virginia, Sends Shockwaves Throughout East Coast | FoxNews.com: Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Virginia, Sends Shockwaves Throughout East Coast Published August 23, 2011 | FoxNews.com Visit:Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Virginia, Sends Shockwaves Throughout East Coast | FoxNews.com: I felt the quake in Scranton, PA and am worried as I can't reach my daughter in Virginia. Cell phones don't work.
UPDATE: Linda and Sean are fine.
UPDATE: Linda and Sean are fine.
Friday, August 19, 2011
National Right to Life Communications | A blog from the communications department of National Right to Life
Watch this video about Planned Parenthood from National Right to Life's new President Carol Tobias Long.
National Right to Life Communications | A blog from the communications department of National Right to Life
National Right to Life Communications | A blog from the communications department of National Right to Life
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Nevada News Bureau » Blog Archive » Gov. Sandoval Praises Appeals Court Ruling on Federal Health Care Package
"CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval today praised a federal appeals court ruling that struck down the so-called “individual mandate” in federal health care legislation.
“The ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals confirms what we have known all along: the federal health care law’s individual mandate was over-reaching and unconstitutional,” said Sandoval in a statement. “Nevada continues to be well-represented in this case and I expect there will be ultimate victory before the United States Supreme Court.”" Visit:Nevada News Bureau » Blog Archive » Gov. Sandoval Praises Appeals Court Ruling on Federal Health Care Package:
“The ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals confirms what we have known all along: the federal health care law’s individual mandate was over-reaching and unconstitutional,” said Sandoval in a statement. “Nevada continues to be well-represented in this case and I expect there will be ultimate victory before the United States Supreme Court.”" Visit:Nevada News Bureau » Blog Archive » Gov. Sandoval Praises Appeals Court Ruling on Federal Health Care Package:
Kansas still at work on health exchange despite ruling | Statehousenewsonline.com
"TOPEKA — A federal appeals court ruling in Georgia that overturned a portion of the nation’s latest health insurance law Friday did little to end confusion over how to follow that law in Kansas.
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which requires all Americans to carry health insurance or face penalties, is unconstitutional. The Court ruled that Congress exceeded its constitutional powers by requiring people to buy health insurance when they choose not to do so." Visit:Kansas still at work on health exchange despite ruling | Statehousenewsonline.com:
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which requires all Americans to carry health insurance or face penalties, is unconstitutional. The Court ruled that Congress exceeded its constitutional powers by requiring people to buy health insurance when they choose not to do so." Visit:Kansas still at work on health exchange despite ruling | Statehousenewsonline.com:
Apparitions of Mary - MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - Letters to the Editor
"Our Lady of Guadalupe miracle story retold
Nightline” has been airing special one-hour, primetime programs. On July 14, the focus was on the apparitions of Mary, mother of Jesus."Our Lady of Guadalupe miracle story retold
Among the apparitions examined was one that occurred in Wisconsin about 150 years ago that only recently has gained the official approval of the Catholic Church – the first in the United States.
Another apparition briefly included in the program was that of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. Unfortunately, the time allotted for this famous and enormously important apparition was minimal. In his letter to the editor Dr. Charles De Celles from Marywood University adds more details.
Visit:MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - Letters to the Editor:
Nightline” has been airing special one-hour, primetime programs. On July 14, the focus was on the apparitions of Mary, mother of Jesus."Our Lady of Guadalupe miracle story retold
Among the apparitions examined was one that occurred in Wisconsin about 150 years ago that only recently has gained the official approval of the Catholic Church – the first in the United States.
Another apparition briefly included in the program was that of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. Unfortunately, the time allotted for this famous and enormously important apparition was minimal. In his letter to the editor Dr. Charles De Celles from Marywood University adds more details.
Visit:MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - Letters to the Editor:
Monday, August 15, 2011
Bachmann, Perry are GOP stars | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News
Bachmann, Perry are GOP stars
Third-place finish in Iowa straw poll prompts Pawlenty to quit presidential race.
Visit:Bachmann, Perry are GOP stars | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News
Third-place finish in Iowa straw poll prompts Pawlenty to quit presidential race.
Visit:Bachmann, Perry are GOP stars | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News
Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome
Please share this AWESOME event with families and professionals!
THANKS!
Kurt A. Kondrich M.Ed
PA SICC Chair
Director of Community/Family Outreach
Early Intervention Specialists
The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP) invites you, your family and friends to continue your support of our 17th Annual Awareness Walk. We are the same great walk! The name change reflects the region and the people who support it - Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome. Online registration is now open for Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome!
For more information, to donate or create a team page go to
www.dsapgh.org
Thank you,
Terri Rogers and Margaret Olisky
Co-Chairs, Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome
dash@dsapgh.org
THANKS!
Kurt A. Kondrich M.Ed
PA SICC Chair
Director of Community/Family Outreach
Early Intervention Specialists
The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP) invites you, your family and friends to continue your support of our 17th Annual Awareness Walk. We are the same great walk! The name change reflects the region and the people who support it - Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome. Online registration is now open for Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome!
For more information, to donate or create a team page go to
www.dsapgh.org
Thank you,
Terri Rogers and Margaret Olisky
Co-Chairs, Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome
dash@dsapgh.org
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Vatican officials encouraging push to stop communion for pro-abort pols | LifeSiteNews.com
"ROME, August 4, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Top officials at the Vatican are throwing their support behind pro-life Catholic leaders campaigning against dioceses allowing pro-abortion politicians receive Holy Communion, says one such leader.
American Life League President Judie Brown spoke with LifeSiteNews yesterday about her recent trip to Rome, where she spoke with Vatican officials about Communion for pro-abortion politicians and the changing pro-life landscape in America. " VISIT:Vatican officials encouraging push to stop communion for pro-abort pols | LifeSiteNews.com:
American Life League President Judie Brown spoke with LifeSiteNews yesterday about her recent trip to Rome, where she spoke with Vatican officials about Communion for pro-abortion politicians and the changing pro-life landscape in America. " VISIT:Vatican officials encouraging push to stop communion for pro-abort pols | LifeSiteNews.com:
How The Swiss Do Health Care - Page 1 - Bill Steigerwald - Townhall Conservative
I found an interesting article on health care from a few years back.
"You never hear it touted by the media but Switzerland uses market forces, not government rules and red tape, to create a private, affordable, high-quality health-care system for its 7.5 million citizens. And it spends 40 percent less per capita than we do." Visit:How The Swiss Do Health Care - Page 1 - Bill Steigerwald - Townhall Conservative:
"You never hear it touted by the media but Switzerland uses market forces, not government rules and red tape, to create a private, affordable, high-quality health-care system for its 7.5 million citizens. And it spends 40 percent less per capita than we do." Visit:How The Swiss Do Health Care - Page 1 - Bill Steigerwald - Townhall Conservative:
Monday, August 08, 2011
Marine Comes Home - WNEP
"A Marine killed in Afghanistan has returned home.
It was a hero's welcome for Staff Sergeant Patrick Dolphin.
The casket bearing the body of the Marine from Lackawanna County arrived at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport late Monday morning." For video visit:
Marine Comes Home - WNEP:
It was a hero's welcome for Staff Sergeant Patrick Dolphin.
The casket bearing the body of the Marine from Lackawanna County arrived at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport late Monday morning." For video visit:
Marine Comes Home - WNEP:
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Fiscal Conservatives Barred from Supercommittee (Updated) | The Weekly Standard
"The debt ceiling deal will pass the Senate early this afternoon. No suspense there. But the vote will be worth watching for another reason: Three Republican Senate sources tell TWS that senators who vote against the deal will be ineligible to serve on the so-called “supercommittee” for deficit reduction that the legislation creates." Visit:Fiscal Conservatives Barred from Supercommittee (Updated) | The Weekly Standard:
ObamaCare Forces Private Insurance Companies to Give Women "Free" Birth Control - Katie Pavlich
"Congratulations! Your health insurance premium will now be more expensive thanks to a measure in ObamaCare that forces private insurance companies to provide women with prescription birth control and the morning after pill without having to pay out of pocket costs/a co-pay." Visit:ObamaCare Forces Private Insurance Companies to Give Women "Free" Birth Control - Katie Pavlich:
Monday, August 01, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Obamacare: Mandated Contraception Collides With Religious Freedom | Daily News | NCRegister.com
"HHS is preparing a list of “preventative services for women” that every insurance plan must cover, without co-pay or deductible, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, popularly known as “Obamacare.” In a time-honored bureaucratic maneuver, HHS referred the question of what to include to a tame outside organization it could count on to give it the advice it wanted: It asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a nominally independent, if pliant, nonprofit, to identify the services that should be mandated.
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Visit: Obamacare: Mandated Contraception Collides With Religious Freedom | Daily News | NCRegister.com:
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Pennsylvania Abortion Staffers Wrongfully Prescribe Drugs | LifeNews.com
"The Associated Press indicates three staffers at the abortion business and a former registered nurse who once worked there face charges from state prosecutors. The officials say the current and former medical director for the abortion facility authorized the ordering of a prescription weight loss drug for an employee at the abortion clinic. The employees was reportedly using the drug to battle anxiety and depression and that employee also faces charges of selling the drug to a friend and the former nurse. The employee got 1200 pills of the prescription drug on demand."
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Planned Parenthood Abortion Practitioner Loses Medical License | LifeNews.com
"An abortion practitioner who works on a contract basis for Planned Parenthood in California has had his medical licensed suspended by the California Medical Board and he now faces a hearing before an administrative judge on August 2." Visit:Planned Parenthood Abortion Practitioner Loses Medical License | LifeNews.com:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Maine House Candidate Victorious in Public Funding Challenge
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON CENTER
Friday, July 22, 2011
Contact: James Bopp, Jr.
jboppjr@aol.com
Maine House Candidate Victorious in Public Funding Challenge
On Thursday, a federal district court in Maine declared unconstitutional a provision of Maine’s system of public funding for elections that provides taxpayer funding to legislative candidates based on opposition speech.
The Maine Clean Elections Act, passed in 1995, provides taxpayer funding for Maine legislative and gubernatorial candidates who agree to limit how much money they raise and spend on their campaigns. Under the scheme, state legislative candidates receive between $500 and $19,000 in initial funding, plus additional “matching funds” of up to $38,000 if they are outspent by their opponent and independent groups.
Rep. Andre Cushing, state representative for District 39 of the Maine legislature, brought suit last August along with Respect Maine PAC, and Harold Clough, challenging the constitutionality of the matching fund. Rep. Cushing did not take public funding for his campaign, and argued the money he raises shouldn't trigger additional funding to his opponent. “I don’t support having taxpayers foot the bill for a politician’s election campaign” says Cushing, “but making me fund my opponent by giving him a dollar for each dollar I raise is simply unconstitutional.”
The federal order makes reference to the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Arizona Free Enterprise Club’s Freedom PAC v. Bennett, which declared unconstitutional a similar Arizona scheme.
“The court’s decision here is just a straightforward application of the Supreme Court’s decision in Bennett,” said James Bopp, Jr., counsel for the plaintiffs. “Requiring people to effectively fund candidates they opposed simply by exercising their First Amendment rights is blatantly unconstitutional.”
“The court has reaffirmed that Maine election laws must pass constitutional muster,” said David Crocker of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, local counsel for the plaintiffs. “This decision clears a roadblock to free speech, which Maine’s citizens should justly celebrate.”
The case is Cushing et al. v. McKee et al., 1:10-cv-330. Copies of the order and other documents related to the case are available in PDF online at the James Madison Center’s website, www.jamesmadisoncenter.org, under “Cushing v. McKee.”
James Bopp, Jr. has a national federal and state election law practice. He is General Counsel for the James Madison Center for Free Speech and former Co-Chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Contact: James Bopp, Jr.
jboppjr@aol.com
Maine House Candidate Victorious in Public Funding Challenge
On Thursday, a federal district court in Maine declared unconstitutional a provision of Maine’s system of public funding for elections that provides taxpayer funding to legislative candidates based on opposition speech.
The Maine Clean Elections Act, passed in 1995, provides taxpayer funding for Maine legislative and gubernatorial candidates who agree to limit how much money they raise and spend on their campaigns. Under the scheme, state legislative candidates receive between $500 and $19,000 in initial funding, plus additional “matching funds” of up to $38,000 if they are outspent by their opponent and independent groups.
Rep. Andre Cushing, state representative for District 39 of the Maine legislature, brought suit last August along with Respect Maine PAC, and Harold Clough, challenging the constitutionality of the matching fund. Rep. Cushing did not take public funding for his campaign, and argued the money he raises shouldn't trigger additional funding to his opponent. “I don’t support having taxpayers foot the bill for a politician’s election campaign” says Cushing, “but making me fund my opponent by giving him a dollar for each dollar I raise is simply unconstitutional.”
The federal order makes reference to the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Arizona Free Enterprise Club’s Freedom PAC v. Bennett, which declared unconstitutional a similar Arizona scheme.
“The court’s decision here is just a straightforward application of the Supreme Court’s decision in Bennett,” said James Bopp, Jr., counsel for the plaintiffs. “Requiring people to effectively fund candidates they opposed simply by exercising their First Amendment rights is blatantly unconstitutional.”
“The court has reaffirmed that Maine election laws must pass constitutional muster,” said David Crocker of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, local counsel for the plaintiffs. “This decision clears a roadblock to free speech, which Maine’s citizens should justly celebrate.”
The case is Cushing et al. v. McKee et al., 1:10-cv-330. Copies of the order and other documents related to the case are available in PDF online at the James Madison Center’s website, www.jamesmadisoncenter.org, under “Cushing v. McKee.”
James Bopp, Jr. has a national federal and state election law practice. He is General Counsel for the James Madison Center for Free Speech and former Co-Chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hey, Mr. President! What about cutting Obamacare?
"WASHINGTON – A Heritage Foundation fellow and former member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Okla., says President Obama is sidestepping what could be a large part of the resolution of the nation's problem with its debt ceiling: Obamacare."Visit:Hey, Mr. President! What about cutting Obamacare?:
'Gays,' atheists oppose rights for Christians
"Homosexuals and atheists in the United Kingdom are raising objections to plans by their own government's Equality and Human Rights Commission to defend Christians who have faced discrimination because of their faith." Visit:'Gays,' atheists oppose rights for Christians:
The Kermit Gosnell of Florida: Ignoring unsafe abortions and death at the Dadeland Family Planning Center. - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine
"In the last 10 years, the clinic and its doctors have been sued 15 times. ... One doctor who worked at the Dadeland clinic was a convicted sex offender. Another was reprimanded by his state licensing board for 'gross malpractice.' A third was responsible for more than $500,000 in out-of-court settlements on abortions gone awry. Year after year, there were ruptured uteruses, perforated colons and emergency hysterectomies. ... Finally, one woman, the unluckiest of all, died.
Sixteen years after Roe, Sontag wrote, 'the back alley persists—on a commercial street, in a medical building, with a front door, and sometimes even with a state license.'" Visit: The Kermit Gosnell of Florida: Ignoring unsafe abortions and death at the Dadeland Family Planning Center. - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine:
Sixteen years after Roe, Sontag wrote, 'the back alley persists—on a commercial street, in a medical building, with a front door, and sometimes even with a state license.'" Visit: The Kermit Gosnell of Florida: Ignoring unsafe abortions and death at the Dadeland Family Planning Center. - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine:
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Brigham :Operation Rescue
Allentown, PA – A group of pro-life activists joint together on Saturday morning to warn the public and women entering the Allentown Medical Services abortion clinic of the dangerous conditions found there during recent state inspections.
The protesters came from all over Pennsylvania to protest at the clinic once owned by the notorious Steven Chase Brigham, who has such an appalling history of abortion abuses that he has been ordered not to have any involvement, direct or indirect, with any abortion business in that state. Brigham transferred control to Rose Health Services, which is a company purportedly owned by his mother. Brigham continues to solicit abortion business for the Allentown clinic through his American Medical Services web site.
The pro-life activists carried signs with slogans like “Unacceptable risk to women at this abortion facility.”
Video taken at the protest showed maintenance worker at the building where the abortion clinic operates thanking the protesters for exposing the dangers of the abortion clinic.
Violations found during an inspection that took place on May 26, 2011, discovered out-of-date medicine, metal instruments with a brown material in the hinges and inside the supposedly sterile packaging, surgical instruments tossed in unsterilized drawers, and surgical instruments stored in a “musty” smelling suitcase in broken wrappers – all of which were considered by employees to be ready for use on patients.
Also discovered was a freezer where “Infectious Waste”, (the remains of aborted babies), was stored that was smeared with what an employee acknowledged was blood and contained a thick layer of frozen blood in the bottom. Dirty recovery room blankets and a dangerous lack of patient monitoring were also documented.
No plan has been to correct these egregious violations has been filed, yet the abortion clinic continues to operate.
“Kudos to Kathy Kuhns, who did a great job organizing this protest. We must keep up the public opposition and pressure on the Pennsylvania Department of Health until this dirty and dangerous abortion mill is closed for good,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman
Anyone who is interested in participating in continued protests at the Allentown Medical Services abortion clinic is encouraged to contact krkuhns1(at)verizon.net.Brigham :Operation Rescue
The protesters came from all over Pennsylvania to protest at the clinic once owned by the notorious Steven Chase Brigham, who has such an appalling history of abortion abuses that he has been ordered not to have any involvement, direct or indirect, with any abortion business in that state. Brigham transferred control to Rose Health Services, which is a company purportedly owned by his mother. Brigham continues to solicit abortion business for the Allentown clinic through his American Medical Services web site.
The pro-life activists carried signs with slogans like “Unacceptable risk to women at this abortion facility.”
Video taken at the protest showed maintenance worker at the building where the abortion clinic operates thanking the protesters for exposing the dangers of the abortion clinic.
Violations found during an inspection that took place on May 26, 2011, discovered out-of-date medicine, metal instruments with a brown material in the hinges and inside the supposedly sterile packaging, surgical instruments tossed in unsterilized drawers, and surgical instruments stored in a “musty” smelling suitcase in broken wrappers – all of which were considered by employees to be ready for use on patients.
Also discovered was a freezer where “Infectious Waste”, (the remains of aborted babies), was stored that was smeared with what an employee acknowledged was blood and contained a thick layer of frozen blood in the bottom. Dirty recovery room blankets and a dangerous lack of patient monitoring were also documented.
No plan has been to correct these egregious violations has been filed, yet the abortion clinic continues to operate.
“Kudos to Kathy Kuhns, who did a great job organizing this protest. We must keep up the public opposition and pressure on the Pennsylvania Department of Health until this dirty and dangerous abortion mill is closed for good,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman
Anyone who is interested in participating in continued protests at the Allentown Medical Services abortion clinic is encouraged to contact krkuhns1(at)verizon.net.Brigham :Operation Rescue
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Pennsylvania To Begin Issuing Birth Certificates for Stillbirths | Care2 Causes
Pro-Aborts are getting nervous:
"Last week, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed a bill into law which will allow Pennsylvania parents who deliver stillborn babies to receive a birth certificate for their child. This makes Pennsylvania the 28th state to allow birth certificates for stillbirths, and it is largely because of campaigning by people like Heidi Kauffmann, whose son, Kail, was born dead three weeks before his due date. Instead of receiving a birth certificate after the tragedy, the Kauffmanns were given a death certificate." (Of course I do not agree with the last line of this article.) Visit: Pennsylvania To Begin Issuing Birth Certificates for Stillbirths | Care2 Causes:
"Last week, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed a bill into law which will allow Pennsylvania parents who deliver stillborn babies to receive a birth certificate for their child. This makes Pennsylvania the 28th state to allow birth certificates for stillbirths, and it is largely because of campaigning by people like Heidi Kauffmann, whose son, Kail, was born dead three weeks before his due date. Instead of receiving a birth certificate after the tragedy, the Kauffmanns were given a death certificate." (Of course I do not agree with the last line of this article.) Visit: Pennsylvania To Begin Issuing Birth Certificates for Stillbirths | Care2 Causes:
Friday, July 15, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
National Association of Pro-Life Nurses
Beginning in 1973, when abortion was accepted as a legal alternative to pregnancy, healthcare professionals have been confronted by an ever-increasing number of morally challenging life issues.
The list of ethical dilemmas continues to grow: in vitro fertilization, cloning, fetal experimentation, organ donation and transplantation, nutrition and hydration, patient rights, certain sterilization practices, looming rationing of medical resources, assisted suicide and euthanasia, and stem cell research with its promise of advances in the treatment of disease.
The National Association of Pro-Life Nurses is a valuable resource. This not-for-profit organization unites nurses who seek excellence in nurturing for all, including the unborn, newborn, disabled, mentally and or/physically ill, the aged and the dying.
Visit:Home Page: "Welcome to Nurses For LIFE
The list of ethical dilemmas continues to grow: in vitro fertilization, cloning, fetal experimentation, organ donation and transplantation, nutrition and hydration, patient rights, certain sterilization practices, looming rationing of medical resources, assisted suicide and euthanasia, and stem cell research with its promise of advances in the treatment of disease.
The National Association of Pro-Life Nurses is a valuable resource. This not-for-profit organization unites nurses who seek excellence in nurturing for all, including the unborn, newborn, disabled, mentally and or/physically ill, the aged and the dying.
Visit:Home Page: "Welcome to Nurses For LIFE
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Paralyzed man freely moves after getting implant - Yahoo! News
"LONDON – After Rob Summers was paralyzed below the chest in a car accident in 2006, his doctors told him he would never stand again. They were wrong.
Despite intensive physical therapy for three years, Summers' condition hadn't improved. So in 2009, doctors implanted an electrical stimulator onto the lining of his spinal cord to try waking up his damaged nervous system. Within days, Summers, 25, stood without help." Visit;Paralyzed man freely moves after getting implant - Yahoo! News:
Despite intensive physical therapy for three years, Summers' condition hadn't improved. So in 2009, doctors implanted an electrical stimulator onto the lining of his spinal cord to try waking up his damaged nervous system. Within days, Summers, 25, stood without help." Visit;Paralyzed man freely moves after getting implant - Yahoo! News:
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Teen's transfer defuses life support battle | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"A Sugar Land brain cancer patient was transferred from Texas Children's Hospital to a long-term acute-care facility on Thursday, beating the pediatric hospital's plan to remove his life support by five days.
In the latest conflict involving the state law that allows hospitals to discontinue life-sustaining treatment of patients they deem futile,"
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In the latest conflict involving the state law that allows hospitals to discontinue life-sustaining treatment of patients they deem futile,"
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Family fights to keep teen alive as hospital decides to end life support | khou.com Houston
Fourteen-year-old Jordan Allen is in a coma at Texas Children's Hospital. "Rosalyn Allen and her husband Samuel Allen received a letter last week from Texas Children's Hospital saying that Jordan has both a “terminal and irreversible condition.” The letter explains that a bio-ethicist panel has considered her son's case and decided that 'life-sustaining treatment should be discontinued.'"
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The "Not Mitt" Primary by Lowman S. Henry
The "Not Mitt" Primary
Can a newcomer win the GOP Presidential nomination?
By: Lowman S. Henry
In addition to their growing ideological divide, the two major political parties in the United States have established a completely different approach to selecting their nominees for the Presidency. The Republican nomination tends to go to a well-known, although not necessarily beloved, candidate who has run previously for national office. Democrats get swept up in the moment frequently picking a newcomer who embodies the prevailing mood of the day.
From an electoral viewpoint this has generally worked well for the Democrats. The notable misfire was the nomination of the anti-Vietnam War candidate George McGovern in 1972 who was routed by Richard Nixon in the general election. But starting with Jimmy Carter in 1976, continuing with Bill Clinton in 1992 and most recently Barack Obama in 2008, candidates rising from obscurity have resulted in Democratic electoral victories.
Republicans have rewarded persistence - but with mixed results. Ronald Reagan prevailed in 1980 after having lost to Gerald Ford in 1976; George H.W. Bush won in 1988 after having run in 1980 and then serving as Reagan's Vice President. George W. Bush won in 2000 without having previously lost, but had the built-in advantage of the Bush family name and network in claiming the nomination.
The GOP's habit of selecting a previous year's also-ran has produced some notable flops. U.S. Senator Robert Dole had lost to George H.W. Bush in 1988, but was rewarded with the party's nomination in 1996 only to lose to Bill Clinton. In 2008, the 2000 primary runner-up U.S. Senator John McCain became the Republican standard-bearer, and was run down by Barack Obama.
This brings us to the upcoming 2012 race and once again the front-runner is a losing candidate from a previous campaign cycle. The GOP race has begun to take shape over the past few months with several potential heavy weight candidates declining to run, and others making their candidacies official. Through all this former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has emerged as the front-runner. He consistently leads in national polls. More importantly, his fundraising has left the other candidates in the dust. Romney is expected to report having raked in close to $20 million in the second quarter, about four times more than any other candidate is expected to have raised.
Despite his financial showing and strong polling numbers there is unease about a Mitt Romney candidacy that permeates the party. Driven in large measure by Romney's Massachusetts health care plan, which was disturbingly similar to the reviled Obamacare, many Republicans are looking for a fresh face.
This has created a second tier of candidacies vying in the "not Mitt" primary. In recent weeks Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, a favorite of the tea party movement, has emerged as the leading challenger to Romney moving into a statistical tie with him in the crucial first caucus state of Iowa. Georgia businessman and talk show host Herman Cain, another grassroots darling, is also showing viability.
But evidence of the degree to which the race remains unsettled is the continued pining for additional candidates to enter the race. A delegation of power brokers from Iowa paid a visit to Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey in an effort to entice him to run. He declined. Currently, the most talked about non-candidate is Texas Governor Rick Perry, who is by all accounts seriously considering jumping into the fray.
If Perry decides to run the dynamics of the contest would dramatically change. Although he would start out behind, the sitting Texas governor would quickly be able to compete with Romney financially. Perry's persona and policies also appeal to the conservative base of the party, giving him a shot at winning over those currently supporting Bachmann and Cain.
Perry has the potential to quickly emerge as the leading "not Mitt" candidate. The big question then would be: can Perry or any fresh face convince the broad spectrum of Republican voters to abandon their historic tendency to nominate the known quantity and take a chance on a national newcomer?
In 2010, as the tea party movement swept the nation, we learned that the old rules of politics no longer necessarily apply. As the economy continues to sputter and foreign wars drag on voters are going to be looking for fresh faces and new ideas.
Thus the stage is set for historic and current trends to collide. Will the GOP again nominate an also-ran, or will it be more like the Democrats and go with a fresh face that captures the national mood. The answer to that question will ultimately determine whether Mitt Romney or the "not Mitt" ends up as the 2012 Republican nominee for President of the United States.
(Lowman S. Henry is Chairman & CEO of the Lincoln Institute and host of the weekly Lincoln Radio Journal. His email address is lhenry@lincolninstitute.org.)
Permission to reprint is granted provided author and affiliation are cited.
Can a newcomer win the GOP Presidential nomination?
By: Lowman S. Henry
In addition to their growing ideological divide, the two major political parties in the United States have established a completely different approach to selecting their nominees for the Presidency. The Republican nomination tends to go to a well-known, although not necessarily beloved, candidate who has run previously for national office. Democrats get swept up in the moment frequently picking a newcomer who embodies the prevailing mood of the day.
From an electoral viewpoint this has generally worked well for the Democrats. The notable misfire was the nomination of the anti-Vietnam War candidate George McGovern in 1972 who was routed by Richard Nixon in the general election. But starting with Jimmy Carter in 1976, continuing with Bill Clinton in 1992 and most recently Barack Obama in 2008, candidates rising from obscurity have resulted in Democratic electoral victories.
Republicans have rewarded persistence - but with mixed results. Ronald Reagan prevailed in 1980 after having lost to Gerald Ford in 1976; George H.W. Bush won in 1988 after having run in 1980 and then serving as Reagan's Vice President. George W. Bush won in 2000 without having previously lost, but had the built-in advantage of the Bush family name and network in claiming the nomination.
The GOP's habit of selecting a previous year's also-ran has produced some notable flops. U.S. Senator Robert Dole had lost to George H.W. Bush in 1988, but was rewarded with the party's nomination in 1996 only to lose to Bill Clinton. In 2008, the 2000 primary runner-up U.S. Senator John McCain became the Republican standard-bearer, and was run down by Barack Obama.
This brings us to the upcoming 2012 race and once again the front-runner is a losing candidate from a previous campaign cycle. The GOP race has begun to take shape over the past few months with several potential heavy weight candidates declining to run, and others making their candidacies official. Through all this former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has emerged as the front-runner. He consistently leads in national polls. More importantly, his fundraising has left the other candidates in the dust. Romney is expected to report having raked in close to $20 million in the second quarter, about four times more than any other candidate is expected to have raised.
Despite his financial showing and strong polling numbers there is unease about a Mitt Romney candidacy that permeates the party. Driven in large measure by Romney's Massachusetts health care plan, which was disturbingly similar to the reviled Obamacare, many Republicans are looking for a fresh face.
This has created a second tier of candidacies vying in the "not Mitt" primary. In recent weeks Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, a favorite of the tea party movement, has emerged as the leading challenger to Romney moving into a statistical tie with him in the crucial first caucus state of Iowa. Georgia businessman and talk show host Herman Cain, another grassroots darling, is also showing viability.
But evidence of the degree to which the race remains unsettled is the continued pining for additional candidates to enter the race. A delegation of power brokers from Iowa paid a visit to Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey in an effort to entice him to run. He declined. Currently, the most talked about non-candidate is Texas Governor Rick Perry, who is by all accounts seriously considering jumping into the fray.
If Perry decides to run the dynamics of the contest would dramatically change. Although he would start out behind, the sitting Texas governor would quickly be able to compete with Romney financially. Perry's persona and policies also appeal to the conservative base of the party, giving him a shot at winning over those currently supporting Bachmann and Cain.
Perry has the potential to quickly emerge as the leading "not Mitt" candidate. The big question then would be: can Perry or any fresh face convince the broad spectrum of Republican voters to abandon their historic tendency to nominate the known quantity and take a chance on a national newcomer?
In 2010, as the tea party movement swept the nation, we learned that the old rules of politics no longer necessarily apply. As the economy continues to sputter and foreign wars drag on voters are going to be looking for fresh faces and new ideas.
Thus the stage is set for historic and current trends to collide. Will the GOP again nominate an also-ran, or will it be more like the Democrats and go with a fresh face that captures the national mood. The answer to that question will ultimately determine whether Mitt Romney or the "not Mitt" ends up as the 2012 Republican nominee for President of the United States.
(Lowman S. Henry is Chairman & CEO of the Lincoln Institute and host of the weekly Lincoln Radio Journal. His email address is lhenry@lincolninstitute.org.)
Permission to reprint is granted provided author and affiliation are cited.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
State by State Scoreboard | SBA-List- Defund Planned Parenthood
"After Washington failed to defund Planned Parenthood because of special protection from President Obama, states across the country are picking up the fight and working to defund Planned Parenthood themselves." Currently eight states, Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, New Hampshire,North Carolina and Kansas and Indiana have voted to defund Planned Parenthood to the tune of $60,399,000. For a chart visit:State by State Scoreboard | SBA-List:
Friday, July 01, 2011
Historic Polish bill to ban all abortion clears first vote 254-151 | LifeSiteNews.com
"WARSAW, July 1, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A massive grassroots campaign in Poland to implement a total ban on abortion witnessed an important victory Friday as the lower house of the Polish parliament fought off a first round of voting intended to scrap the historic bill." Visit:Historic Polish bill to ban all abortion clears first vote 254-151 | LifeSiteNews.com:
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Explaining Health Reform: The New Rules for Determining Income Under Medicaid in 2014 - Kaiser Family Foundation
"To provide individuals and families access to affordable, high-quality health care, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) expands Medicaid to cover low-income adults and children with incomes up to 133 percent of the poverty line. Millions of low-income parents, non-disabled adults who do not have dependent children (and who are generally ineligible for Medicaid today except in a small number of states) and, in some instances, children now covered through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will become newly eligible for health coverage through Medicaid as a result. " Visit:Explaining Health Reform: The New Rules for Determining Income Under Medicaid in 2014 - Kaiser Family Foundation:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Another defeat for ACORN
WND reports on the Supreme Court: "The high court denied an ACORN appeal, effectively ruling that Congress was legally entitled to cut off federal taxpayer funding of the left-wing organization. The court denied ACORN's petition for 'certiorari,' or legal review, in ACORN et al. v. United States (docket 10-1068) without comment, as is its custom." Visit: Another defeat for ACORN:
Monday, June 27, 2011
Alert from New Jersey Right to Life RE: Planned Parenthood Funding
From New Jersey Right to Life : "On Monday, June 27, 2011, Senate and Assembly Budget Committees will meet in Trenton. Democrats, unhappy with the Governor's proposed budget, plan to present their own budget for Fiscal Year 2012. One of their main priorities is to restore $7.5M in taxpayer money to one of their core constituencies, Planned Parenthood.
According to Planned Parenthood's own fact sheets, NJ family planning clinics will still continue to receive in excess of $9.6M from Federal tax dollars under the Title X program. Before Governor Christie eliminated funding for family planning in the state budget, NJ taxpayers were funding Planned Parenthood, despite the fact that we were not required to do so. "New Jersey Right to Life | Prolife:
According to Planned Parenthood's own fact sheets, NJ family planning clinics will still continue to receive in excess of $9.6M from Federal tax dollars under the Title X program. Before Governor Christie eliminated funding for family planning in the state budget, NJ taxpayers were funding Planned Parenthood, despite the fact that we were not required to do so. "New Jersey Right to Life | Prolife:
Five GOP presidential candidates participate in National Right to Life convention | The Colorado Independent
"Five Republican presidential contenders took part in a National Right to Life Convention forum Friday in Jacksonville. Only two (Herman Cain and Rick Santorum) appeared in person, while the other three (Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul and Tim Pawlenty) literally phoned it in — appearing at the panel via Skype." Visit:
Five GOP presidential candidates participate in National Right to Life convention | The Colorado Independent:
Five GOP presidential candidates participate in National Right to Life convention | The Colorado Independent:
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Vatican Puts $1 Million Behind Adult Stem Cell Research | LifeNews.com
"In a press conference at the Vatican, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Dr. Robin L. Smith, Chairman and CEO of NeoStem, and Reverend Tomasz Trafny, Head of the Science and Faith Department at the Pontifical Council for Culture, provided further details on both their ongoing partnership and on a groundbreaking event the international Vatican conference on adult stem cells which is scheduled for November 9 – 11, 2011 at the Vatican." Visit:Vatican Puts $1 Million Behind Adult Stem Cell Research | LifeNews.com:
Alabama Governor Bentley Signs Fetal Pain-Based Abortion Ban | LifeNews.com
LifeNews.com: "Governor Robert Bentley signed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act into law today." (The bill protects unborn children capable of feeling pain and bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.) Life News reported: "Senators voted 26-5 to pass the measure, which also requires abortion practitioners to give information about the abortions they do to the state health department" Visit:
Alabama Governor Bentley Signs Fetal Pain-Based Abortion Ban | LifeNews.com:
Alabama Governor Bentley Signs Fetal Pain-Based Abortion Ban | LifeNews.com:
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Report: Christian dies for beliefs every 5 minutes
"Massimo Introvigne, a human rights representative for the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, has told an OSCE meeting in Bodollo, Hungary, that 105,000 people are killed every year because of their Christian faith."Report: Christian dies for beliefs every <I>5 minutes</i>:
Friday, June 24, 2011
PRO-LIFE AWARENESS CHAIN TO BE HELD ON Sat. July 2 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. AT LACKAWANNA AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA
A MESSAGE FORM DONNA DAVIS:
PRO LIFE FRIENDS.
A PRO-LIFE AWARENESS CHAIN WILL BE HELD ON Sat. July 2 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. AT LACKAWANNA AVENUE (corner of Lackawanna and Wyoming Ave.) (SAME SIDE OF STREET AS SEN. CASEY’S OFFICE.) Please Bring PRO-LIFE SIGNS, LIFE is a Beautiful Choice, ADOPTION, inc. PLEASE STOP PLANNED PARENTHOOD, ETC. DEFUND PP AND WHY they should be De-Funded) (NO SIGNS WITH ABORTION PHOTOS) SOME PARTICIPANTS WILL BE HOLDING PINK AND BLUE BALLOONS.. SPONSORED BY CATHOLICS DEFENDING LIFE PRAYER TEAM. MEMBERS OF PA FOR HUMAN LIFE'S SCRANTON CHAPTER ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
PRO LIFE FRIENDS.
A PRO-LIFE AWARENESS CHAIN WILL BE HELD ON Sat. July 2 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. AT LACKAWANNA AVENUE (corner of Lackawanna and Wyoming Ave.) (SAME SIDE OF STREET AS SEN. CASEY’S OFFICE.) Please Bring PRO-LIFE SIGNS, LIFE is a Beautiful Choice, ADOPTION, inc. PLEASE STOP PLANNED PARENTHOOD, ETC. DEFUND PP AND WHY they should be De-Funded) (NO SIGNS WITH ABORTION PHOTOS) SOME PARTICIPANTS WILL BE HOLDING PINK AND BLUE BALLOONS.. SPONSORED BY CATHOLICS DEFENDING LIFE PRAYER TEAM. MEMBERS OF PA FOR HUMAN LIFE'S SCRANTON CHAPTER ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The BOX Program with Matt Brouillette » Santorum Takes The BOX
Commonwealth Foundation Interviews Senator Rick Santorum: "Fresh from his presidential campaign kickoff, Rick Santorum talks with Senior Fellow
Jeff Coleman. From Obamacare to his vote on the Bush prescription drug plan, the former senator takes The Box!" Visit:The BOX Program with Matt Brouillette » Santorum Takes The BOX: Santorum makes several pro-life references.
Jeff Coleman. From Obamacare to his vote on the Bush prescription drug plan, the former senator takes The Box!" Visit:The BOX Program with Matt Brouillette » Santorum Takes The BOX: Santorum makes several pro-life references.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Girl Scouts, Sullied
Bishop James Conley of Denver recently released a warning to Catholic parents about the Girl Scouts in which he "quotes one youth minister: “It’s hard to imagine that a girl who remains involved with Girl Scouts into young adulthood won’t eventually learn of the connection her organization has with ‘pro-choice,’ pro-contraception, and ‘reproductive freedom’ groups. Having been influenced by GSUSA, she’ll be more receptive to this agenda. And if she was introduced to GSUSA through her parents and her local parish, then that will inevitably create contradiction between her Catholic faith and her Scouting experience.”" Visit:
Girl Scouts, Sullied:
Girl Scouts, Sullied:
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Crackdown on abortion clinics clears Pa. Senate | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/15/2011
Harrisburg, PA (June 14, 2011)-"By a vote of 38-12, the Senate passed legislation - prompted by a grand jury's report exposing horrific conditions at a Philadelphia abortion clinic - that would increase inspection, space, staffing, and other requirements for the 20 clinics operating throughout the state." Due to changes in the bill, it must go back to the House for approval and needs the Governor's signature before it becomes law. Visit:Crackdown on abortion clinics clears Pa. Senate | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/15/2011:
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Planned Parenthood Closes Center Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | LifeNews.com
"An affiliate of the Planned Parenthood abortion business that operates in Pennsylvania is closing one of its centers just north of Philadelphia due to financial concerns. The Doylestown center did not do abortions but made abortion referrals." Visit:
Planned Parenthood Closes Center Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | LifeNews.com:
Planned Parenthood Closes Center Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | LifeNews.com:
Pro-Life Rep. Michele Bachmann Joins GOP Presidential Field | LifeNews.com
During the Republican debate Michele Bachmann announced: "“I just want to make an announcement here for you, John, on CNN tonight. I filed today my paperwork to seek the office of the presidency of the United States today. And I’ll very soon be making my formal announcement,” she said."
Pro-Life Rep. Michele Bachmann Joins GOP Presidential Field | LifeNews.com:
Pro-Life Rep. Michele Bachmann Joins GOP Presidential Field | LifeNews.com:
Still in Business | Philadelphia City Paper | 03/31/2011
After news that abortionist Kermit Gosnell was being charged with eight counts of murder, the public also learned that Gosnell's clinic had not been inspected since 1993. The Department of Health pledged to inspect all of the state's 24 abortion clinics. The Philadelphia City Paper requested the records of those inspections. "Fifteen clinics were issued 'notices of deficiencies,' mostly regarding relatively minor infractions." the City Paper reported. Steven Brigham's abortion clinic had "Six pages of violation notices... issued." Visit:
Still in Business | Philadelphia City Paper | 03/31/2011:
Still in Business | Philadelphia City Paper | 03/31/2011:
Monday, June 13, 2011
ANALYSIS - Abortion is back on front burner
An article from the Heritage Foundation states, "While official Washington occupies itself with soaring deficits, health care costs and the status of the war on terror, state lawmakers have been busy passing law after law challenging one or more core holdings of the high court’s landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade."
While the media elite would like us to believe the Tea Party was composed of people concerned with fiscal issues alone,it is clear that conservative social issues in the states are 'front burner' issues.
Author Charles Donovan points to a count published by the Alan Guttmacher Institute which claims, "state legislatures have introduced nearly 500 pro-life measures" since the beginning of the year. Visit:ANALYSIS - Abortion is back on front burner
While the media elite would like us to believe the Tea Party was composed of people concerned with fiscal issues alone,it is clear that conservative social issues in the states are 'front burner' issues.
Author Charles Donovan points to a count published by the Alan Guttmacher Institute which claims, "state legislatures have introduced nearly 500 pro-life measures" since the beginning of the year. Visit:ANALYSIS - Abortion is back on front burner
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Checks of Pa. abortion clinics reveal problems - Health - Health care - msnbc.com
Harrisburg, PA - MSNBC reported: "When they finally resumed routine inspections of abortion clinics last year after more than 15 years, Pennsylvania health regulators ordered 14 of the state's 22 freestanding clinics to remedy problems, a review of records shows." Visit:Checks of Pa. abortion clinics reveal problems - Health - Health care - msnbc.com:
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Pennsylvania senators clash over abortion clinic standards | PennLive.com
"HARRISBURG, Pa. — Legislation that would overhaul the operating standards for abortion clinics in Pennsylvania cleared a first crucial vote in the state Senate on Wednesday after a tense, sometimes angry debate over whether the proposal would improve women’s health care or force clinics to close in a back-door attempt to outlaw abortion." Visit:Pennsylvania senators clash over abortion clinic standards | PennLive.com:
NE Pa. man charged with killing newborn daughter - The Denver Post
Culture of death: "HAMLIN, Pa.—A man is behind bars in northeastern Pennsylvania and charged in the death of his newborn child." reports the Denver Post.
The newborn girl had been hit with a cinder block and was buried in the woods. Visit: NE Pa. man charged with killing newborn daughter - The Denver Post:
The newborn girl had been hit with a cinder block and was buried in the woods. Visit: NE Pa. man charged with killing newborn daughter - The Denver Post:
Friday, June 10, 2011
A Press Release from James Bopp
PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Contact: James Bopp, Jr.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9th Circuit: Parties May Contribute To Candidates; No Limit for IE Contributions
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a ruling vindicating the political speech and association rights of corporations and political parties. The ruling affirmed a lower court’s decision to enjoin certain San Diego campaign finance laws. This decision upheld the right of political parties to make contributions to their candidates, and the right of individuals, associations, and corporations to make unlimited contributions to committees making independent expenditures.
James Bopp, Jr., counsel for the plaintiffs, commented, “One of the important purposes of political parties is to elect their candidates to office. It is absurd to forbid them from giving money to support their candidates. The Ninth Circuit understood that the First Amendment gives citizens the right to band together in political parties, and that political parties have a First Amendment right to financially support their candidates.” About the independent expenditure ruling, Mr. Bopp said, “The Supreme Court has ruled that there is no permissible reason for the government to limit independent expenditures themselves. This is true even when the expenditures are made by corporations. It naturally follows that if the expenditures cannot be limited, then money to groups making expenditures cannot be limited either, even when the money comes from associations and corporations.”
The Ninth Circuit’s decision also ruled that San Diego’s laws banning direct corporate contributions to candidates, and preventing candidates from accepting contributions more than a year before the primary, are likely constitutional. Mr. Bopp disagreed with the Court, explaining, “Both these bans are bans on political speech and association. And the Supreme Court has said that while limits may be acceptable, bans are not.” Mr. Bopp said that these rulings may yet be overturned by subsequent litigation in this case.
The case is known as Thalheimer v. City of San Diego. The Ninth Circuit’s decision is availably athttp://www.jamesmadisoncenter.org/cases/files/2011/06/Dkt-76-1-OPINION.pdf. The other documents from this case are athttp://www.jamesmadisoncenter.org/cases/06-09-2011/486/.
James Bopp, Jr. has a national federal and state election law practice. He is an attorney with Bopp, Coleson & Bostrom and General Counsel for the James Madison Center for Free Speech. He is also a former Co-Chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Contact: James Bopp, Jr.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9th Circuit: Parties May Contribute To Candidates; No Limit for IE Contributions
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a ruling vindicating the political speech and association rights of corporations and political parties. The ruling affirmed a lower court’s decision to enjoin certain San Diego campaign finance laws. This decision upheld the right of political parties to make contributions to their candidates, and the right of individuals, associations, and corporations to make unlimited contributions to committees making independent expenditures.
James Bopp, Jr., counsel for the plaintiffs, commented, “One of the important purposes of political parties is to elect their candidates to office. It is absurd to forbid them from giving money to support their candidates. The Ninth Circuit understood that the First Amendment gives citizens the right to band together in political parties, and that political parties have a First Amendment right to financially support their candidates.” About the independent expenditure ruling, Mr. Bopp said, “The Supreme Court has ruled that there is no permissible reason for the government to limit independent expenditures themselves. This is true even when the expenditures are made by corporations. It naturally follows that if the expenditures cannot be limited, then money to groups making expenditures cannot be limited either, even when the money comes from associations and corporations.”
The Ninth Circuit’s decision also ruled that San Diego’s laws banning direct corporate contributions to candidates, and preventing candidates from accepting contributions more than a year before the primary, are likely constitutional. Mr. Bopp disagreed with the Court, explaining, “Both these bans are bans on political speech and association. And the Supreme Court has said that while limits may be acceptable, bans are not.” Mr. Bopp said that these rulings may yet be overturned by subsequent litigation in this case.
The case is known as Thalheimer v. City of San Diego. The Ninth Circuit’s decision is availably athttp://www.jamesmadisoncenter.org/cases/files/2011/06/Dkt-76-1-OPINION.pdf. The other documents from this case are athttp://www.jamesmadisoncenter.org/cases/06-09-2011/486/.
James Bopp, Jr. has a national federal and state election law practice. He is an attorney with Bopp, Coleson & Bostrom and General Counsel for the James Madison Center for Free Speech. He is also a former Co-Chairman of the Election Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Monday, June 06, 2011
Sometimes the horror is too much: ‘Feticide’ and stopping the baby’s heart | LifeSiteNews.com
"For abortions at 22 weeks or beyond, feticide is recommended prior to the evacuation of the uterus to stop the fetal heart. In 2010, of the 1,173 abortions performed at 22 weeks and over, 70% were reported as preceded by a feticide and a further 25% were performed by a method whereby the fetal heart is stopped as part of the procedure. 2% of abortions at 22 weeks or beyond were confirmed as having no feticide. For the remaining 3%, at the time of publication, we had not been able to confirm whether feticide had been performed." Visit:
Sometimes the horror is too much: ‘Feticide’ and stopping the baby’s heart | LifeSiteNews.com:
Sometimes the horror is too much: ‘Feticide’ and stopping the baby’s heart | LifeSiteNews.com:
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Oh the Joys of Government Controlled Health Care!NHS budget squeeze to blame for longer waiting times, say doctors | Society | The Guardian
The Guardian reported on waiting times for care under the United Kingdom's government controlled National Health Service: "New NHS performance data reveal that the number of people in England who are being forced to wait more than 18 weeks has risen by 26% in the last year, while the number who had to wait longer than six months has shot up by 43%.
In March this year, 34,639 people, or 11% of the total, waited more than that time to receive inpatient treatment, compared with 27,534, or 8.3%, in March 2010 – an increase of 26% – Department of Health statistics show." Visit:NHS budget squeeze to blame for longer waiting times, say doctors | Society | The Guardian:
In March this year, 34,639 people, or 11% of the total, waited more than that time to receive inpatient treatment, compared with 27,534, or 8.3%, in March 2010 – an increase of 26% – Department of Health statistics show." Visit:NHS budget squeeze to blame for longer waiting times, say doctors | Society | The Guardian:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
» North: Memorial Day 2011 Commentary
"When I was a kid, we called May 30 'Decoration Day.' It was an occasion for Boy Scouts to be up before dawn and report, in uniform, to the American Legion hall. There, Cub Scouts would be paired with older Boy Scouts, organized into detachments of a dozen or so and issued bags of small American flags. The groups then 'deployed' in station wagons and pickup trucks to local cemeteries and churchyards, where we placed Old Glory on every veteran's grave." Visit:» North: Memorial Day 2011 Commentary:
Friday, May 27, 2011
Homicide investigation underway in Back Mountain | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre & Scranton PA
From the Times Leader:
KINGSTON TWP. - "A man was found dead inside a house at 137 N. Lehigh St. late Thursday night. The body of Jonathan Balester, 56, was found inside his home at about 10:38 p.m. He was pronounced dead by Coroner John Corcoran." Visit:
Homicide investigation underway in Back Mountain | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre & Scranton PA:
If you attended any recent Tea Party Rally's you would have seen Mr. Balestar selling
T-shirts Etc., usually with pro-life, conservative or Christian messages.
KINGSTON TWP. - "A man was found dead inside a house at 137 N. Lehigh St. late Thursday night. The body of Jonathan Balester, 56, was found inside his home at about 10:38 p.m. He was pronounced dead by Coroner John Corcoran." Visit:
Homicide investigation underway in Back Mountain | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre & Scranton PA:
If you attended any recent Tea Party Rally's you would have seen Mr. Balestar selling
T-shirts Etc., usually with pro-life, conservative or Christian messages.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
SpeakNowGirlScouts.com - The Truth About Girl Scouts
TWO TEENS SPEAK UP FOR LIFE:
"We are two teenagers that were involved in Girl Scouts for eight years. We parted ways with the organization when we discovered that they have a pro-abortion mindset. We refuse to remain silent while this organization’s unscrupulous principles mislead over 2 million girls in the United States alone. We created SpeakNowGirlScouts.com in order to spread the truth to others who have no idea what GSUSA’s true intentions are." Visit:
SpeakNowGirlScouts.com - The Truth About Girl Scouts:
"We are two teenagers that were involved in Girl Scouts for eight years. We parted ways with the organization when we discovered that they have a pro-abortion mindset. We refuse to remain silent while this organization’s unscrupulous principles mislead over 2 million girls in the United States alone. We created SpeakNowGirlScouts.com in order to spread the truth to others who have no idea what GSUSA’s true intentions are." Visit:
SpeakNowGirlScouts.com - The Truth About Girl Scouts:
Death toll from Joplin tornado climbs to 116 - Yahoo! News
The following story also includes a slideshow of 150 photos of tornado damage in Joplin Missouri.
"Rescue crews dug through piles of splintered houses and crushed cars Monday in a search for victims of a half-mile-wide tornado that killed at least 116 people when it blasted much of this Missouri town off the map and slammed straight into its hospital.
Visit:Death toll from Joplin tornado climbs to 116 - Yahoo! News:
"Rescue crews dug through piles of splintered houses and crushed cars Monday in a search for victims of a half-mile-wide tornado that killed at least 116 people when it blasted much of this Missouri town off the map and slammed straight into its hospital.
Visit:Death toll from Joplin tornado climbs to 116 - Yahoo! News:
Catholic Charities USA -Tornado Relief
On May 23, 2011 Catholic Charities issued the following press release:
Catholic Charities Preparing to Assist Joplin Tornado Victims
Most Recent Devastation Follows Other Spring Storms and Flooding, Creating Huge Financial Need for Human Support
Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri stand ready to assist with relief efforts and serve the growing human need in the aftermath of the tornado that has devastated Joplin, Mo.
"This has been an absolutely brutal Spring Storm season in the U.S. and now are hearts are saddened once again and our resources tested by this disaster in Joplin," said Kathleen King, SVP of External Relations for CCUSA. "From the earlier tornadoes in Alabama, to the recent flooding, to this downtown devastation in Missouri - the human need is huge and donations are essential."
Over the past month, CCUSA has been coordinating with Catholic Charities agencies to provide food, clothing and shelter for victims of the Alabama tornadoes, and most recently, for the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The severity of the situations has created a huge need for financial donations to support the assistance efforts. Now, the disaster that has cut through the heart of Joplin further increases the need.
Catholic Charities not only joins forces with all other disaster first responders to deliver immediate relief, but also stays the course over a long period of time - often a year or more - to provide case management services for all individuals and families that need extended help to put their lives back together and find employment.
To contribute help and support to those in need in these areas and others, please visit the Catholic Charities USA disaster donation Web page.
Catholic Charities USA - Working to Reduce Poverty in America
Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
Catholic Charities Preparing to Assist Joplin Tornado Victims
Most Recent Devastation Follows Other Spring Storms and Flooding, Creating Huge Financial Need for Human Support
Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri stand ready to assist with relief efforts and serve the growing human need in the aftermath of the tornado that has devastated Joplin, Mo.
"This has been an absolutely brutal Spring Storm season in the U.S. and now are hearts are saddened once again and our resources tested by this disaster in Joplin," said Kathleen King, SVP of External Relations for CCUSA. "From the earlier tornadoes in Alabama, to the recent flooding, to this downtown devastation in Missouri - the human need is huge and donations are essential."
Over the past month, CCUSA has been coordinating with Catholic Charities agencies to provide food, clothing and shelter for victims of the Alabama tornadoes, and most recently, for the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The severity of the situations has created a huge need for financial donations to support the assistance efforts. Now, the disaster that has cut through the heart of Joplin further increases the need.
Catholic Charities not only joins forces with all other disaster first responders to deliver immediate relief, but also stays the course over a long period of time - often a year or more - to provide case management services for all individuals and families that need extended help to put their lives back together and find employment.
To contribute help and support to those in need in these areas and others, please visit the Catholic Charities USA disaster donation Web page.
Catholic Charities USA - Working to Reduce Poverty in America
Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Gov. Scott: Florida Leading Charge Against 'Job Killer' Obamacare
"Florida has filed a lawsuit challenging provisions of the healthcare reform legislation, including the individual mandate to purchase health insurance. A number of other states have joined the suit.
And the Florida legislature has approved the Healthcare Freedom Act, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Floridians to opt out of Obamacare if voters approve. Visit:
Gov. Scott: Florida Leading Charge Against 'Job Killer' Obamacare:
And the Florida legislature has approved the Healthcare Freedom Act, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Floridians to opt out of Obamacare if voters approve. Visit:
Gov. Scott: Florida Leading Charge Against 'Job Killer' Obamacare:
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Streaming Video: “Fox & Friends” Interview on Catholics Challenging Speaker Boehner « The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College
Visit: Streaming Video: “Fox & Friends” Interview on Catholics Challenging Speaker Boehner « The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College: "Streaming Video: “Fox & Friends” Interview on Catholics Challenging Speaker Boehner"
Obama Appointees to Hear Healthcare Challenge
"Three federal appeals court judges – including two appointed by President Barack Obama – will consider a challenge to a provision in the president’s new healthcare law that requires most Americans to get insurance.
The third member of the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court Appeals panel hearing arguments Tuesday in Richmond, Va., was appointed by President Bill Clinton." Visit:
Obama Appointees to Hear Healthcare Challenge:
Gee..I wonder how they'll rule?
The third member of the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court Appeals panel hearing arguments Tuesday in Richmond, Va., was appointed by President Bill Clinton." Visit:
Obama Appointees to Hear Healthcare Challenge:
Gee..I wonder how they'll rule?
Michael Reagan: It's Time to Look Beyond My Dad for a GOP Champion
"“I think it is wrong for us to look for Ronald Reagan,” he said. “We were lucky to have him during our lifetimes. But if there is a role, look at who he truly was. … And you know, he was a man who cared about this country. He was a man who loved this country. It was always 'morning in America' for him. I want to find somebody who starts putting out positive messages about America like Ronald Reagan did. Somebody who is a cheerleader for America.VISIT:"Michael Reagan: It's Time to Look Beyond My Dad for a GOP Champion:
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Donald Trump Not Running for GOP Nod for President in 2012 | LifeNews.com
"Donald Trump said today he will not seek the Republican nomination for president, after stoking speculation with statements and speeches taking on pro-abortion President Barack Obama.
After months of speculation about his future plans, Trump released a statement today saying, “After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the Presidency.”" Visit:
Donald Trump Not Running for GOP Nod for President in 2012 | LifeNews.com:
After months of speculation about his future plans, Trump released a statement today saying, “After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the Presidency.”" Visit:
Donald Trump Not Running for GOP Nod for President in 2012 | LifeNews.com:
Pennsylvania Statewide Judicial Races
Judge of the Superior Court
Republican Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
STABILE, VIC (REP) 376,114 65.4%
PATRICK, PAULA A. (REP) 199,448 34.7%
Democratic Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
WECHT, DAVID N. (DEM) 600,069 100.0%
Judge of the Commonwealth Court
Republican Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
PANEPINTO, PAUL P. (REP) 170,794 29.7%
COVEY, ANNE (REP) 403,919 70.3%
Democratic Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
BOOCKVAR, KATHRYN (DEM) 308,935 50.3%
ERNSBERGER, BARBARA BEHREND (DEM) 305,873 49.8%
Republican Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
STABILE, VIC (REP) 376,114 65.4%
PATRICK, PAULA A. (REP) 199,448 34.7%
Democratic Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
WECHT, DAVID N. (DEM) 600,069 100.0%
Judge of the Commonwealth Court
Republican Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
PANEPINTO, PAUL P. (REP) 170,794 29.7%
COVEY, ANNE (REP) 403,919 70.3%
Democratic Primary
Candidate Votes Percent
BOOCKVAR, KATHRYN (DEM) 308,935 50.3%
ERNSBERGER, BARBARA BEHREND (DEM) 305,873 49.8%
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Planned Parenthood Clinic of Mercer County, NJ Not Compliant With Health and Safety Laws New Jersey Right to Life | Prolife
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New Jersey Right to Life
PRESS RELEASE
May 12, 2011--
Planned Parenthood Clinic of Mercer County, NJ Not Compliant With Health and Safety Laws
State and federal lawmakers championing funding for Planned Parenthood have done a grave disservice to women and young girls in our state, said Marie Tasy, Executive Director of New Jersey Right to Life. In early February, a clinic employee at a Planned Parenthood family planning clinic in Perth Amboy, NJ was caught on tape willing to aid and abet in the sex trafficking of minor girls as young as 13. Just last month, the Planned Parenthood family planning clinic in Trenton, NJ was cited for numerous health code violations which have placed the lives and health of women and young girls in imminent danger.
NJRTL obtained the 39 page deficiency report through an Open Public Records Act. Some of the deficiencies cited by the NJ Department of Health in their April 7, 2011 survey of Planned Parenthood of Mercer County include the facility s improper use of syringes and compounds, improper training and qualifications of staff on pain management and health care counseling (including abortion services), failure to have infection control program in place, failure to require physical exam for staff and failure to test staff for rubella, rubella and TB tests, medical director s failure to designate a replacement in their absence, failure to ensure adequate protections in place for drug adverse reactions and medication errors, failure to have procedures in place regarding parental and dangerous substances act as required by law, failure to ensure a written agreement with a pharmacy licensed by the NJ State Board of Pharmacy, failure to have adequate infection controls in place, improper use and sterilization of medical instruments and devices, including a vaginal ultrasound, failure to provide evidence that facility is a formal member of the Maternal and Child Health Consortium as required by law, failure to maintain hot running water in patient care areas, and several sanitary and safety violations involving patient care and many other administrative deficiencies.
Despite the fact that these Planned Parenthood family planning facilities have engaged in practices that place the lives and health of women and young girls in imminent danger, Senator Weinberg, who has enjoyed the support of Planned Parenthood in all her election campaigns and Assemblywoman Linda Stender, whose chief of staff is married to Planned Parenthood s Executive Director, have declared war on the budget and are vowing to shut down the government if taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood is not provided, said Tasy. Likewise, Congressman Rush Holt, who identifies himself as a Board Member of Planned Parenthood of Mercer County, has defended funding of Planned Parenthood and has even written a letter extolling Planned Parenthood's virtues, see link below: http://www.plannedparenthoodnj.org/assets/docs/... On March 22, 2011, Senator Frank Lautenberg appeared at a Planned Parenthood Rally in Englewood, NJ and was caught on video stating that citizens who don t want their taxpayer dollars funding Planned Parenthood, don't deserve the freedoms in the Constitution.
True champions of women would demand that these clinics be shut down immediately instead of pushing for taxpayer funding to keep them in business. Governor Christie is doing the taxpayers and women of NJ a favor by refusing to fund Planned Parenthood family planning clinics. Lawmakers defending Planned Parenthood and pushing for taxpayer funding of this organization should be held accountable for their advocacy of Planned Parenthood and their failure to protect the health and safety of women and young girls. They don't speak for the women and young girls of NJ," said Marie Tasy, Executive Director of New Jersey Right to Life.
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New Jersey Right to Life
PRESS RELEASE
May 12, 2011--
Planned Parenthood Clinic of Mercer County, NJ Not Compliant With Health and Safety Laws
State and federal lawmakers championing funding for Planned Parenthood have done a grave disservice to women and young girls in our state, said Marie Tasy, Executive Director of New Jersey Right to Life. In early February, a clinic employee at a Planned Parenthood family planning clinic in Perth Amboy, NJ was caught on tape willing to aid and abet in the sex trafficking of minor girls as young as 13. Just last month, the Planned Parenthood family planning clinic in Trenton, NJ was cited for numerous health code violations which have placed the lives and health of women and young girls in imminent danger.
NJRTL obtained the 39 page deficiency report through an Open Public Records Act. Some of the deficiencies cited by the NJ Department of Health in their April 7, 2011 survey of Planned Parenthood of Mercer County include the facility s improper use of syringes and compounds, improper training and qualifications of staff on pain management and health care counseling (including abortion services), failure to have infection control program in place, failure to require physical exam for staff and failure to test staff for rubella, rubella and TB tests, medical director s failure to designate a replacement in their absence, failure to ensure adequate protections in place for drug adverse reactions and medication errors, failure to have procedures in place regarding parental and dangerous substances act as required by law, failure to ensure a written agreement with a pharmacy licensed by the NJ State Board of Pharmacy, failure to have adequate infection controls in place, improper use and sterilization of medical instruments and devices, including a vaginal ultrasound, failure to provide evidence that facility is a formal member of the Maternal and Child Health Consortium as required by law, failure to maintain hot running water in patient care areas, and several sanitary and safety violations involving patient care and many other administrative deficiencies.
Despite the fact that these Planned Parenthood family planning facilities have engaged in practices that place the lives and health of women and young girls in imminent danger, Senator Weinberg, who has enjoyed the support of Planned Parenthood in all her election campaigns and Assemblywoman Linda Stender, whose chief of staff is married to Planned Parenthood s Executive Director, have declared war on the budget and are vowing to shut down the government if taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood is not provided, said Tasy. Likewise, Congressman Rush Holt, who identifies himself as a Board Member of Planned Parenthood of Mercer County, has defended funding of Planned Parenthood and has even written a letter extolling Planned Parenthood's virtues, see link below: http://www.plannedparenthoodnj.org/assets/docs/... On March 22, 2011, Senator Frank Lautenberg appeared at a Planned Parenthood Rally in Englewood, NJ and was caught on video stating that citizens who don t want their taxpayer dollars funding Planned Parenthood, don't deserve the freedoms in the Constitution.
True champions of women would demand that these clinics be shut down immediately instead of pushing for taxpayer funding to keep them in business. Governor Christie is doing the taxpayers and women of NJ a favor by refusing to fund Planned Parenthood family planning clinics. Lawmakers defending Planned Parenthood and pushing for taxpayer funding of this organization should be held accountable for their advocacy of Planned Parenthood and their failure to protect the health and safety of women and young girls. They don't speak for the women and young girls of NJ," said Marie Tasy, Executive Director of New Jersey Right to Life.
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Letters to the Editor 5/17/2011 - Letters - The Times-Tribune
"Editor: Kudos to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels for signing the bill to eliminate funding to Planned Parenthood. Since the federal government is unwilling to stop this funding, I hope the other governors will follow suit. Planned Parenthood isn't just 'a major provider of abortions' - it's America's number-one abortion provider. Visit:Letters to the Editor 5/17/2011 - Letters - The Times-Tribune:
Monday, May 16, 2011
Kansas governor signs abortion clinics bill - KansasCity.com
"TOPEKA | Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed legislation Monday that will require annual, unannounced inspections of abortion clinics and impose new health and safety standards specifically for the three clinics operating in the state." Visit:
Kansas governor signs abortion clinics bill - KansasCity.com:
Kansas governor signs abortion clinics bill - KansasCity.com:
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Pennsylvania Primary 2011 -Pro-life Candidates for Judicial Offices
Information from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Political Action Committee found in the race for PA Superior Court Stabile and Patrick are both Pro-life. Candidates for the PA Commonwealth Court who are pro-life are Panepinto and Covey.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Obama Appointees to Hear Healthcare Challenge
"Three federal appeals court judges – including two appointed by President Barack Obama – will consider a challenge to a provision in the president’s new healthcare law that requires most Americans to get insurance.
The third member of the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court Appeals panel hearing arguments Tuesday in Richmond, Va., was appointed by President Bill Clinton."
Visit:Obama Appointees to Hear Healthcare Challenge:
The third member of the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court Appeals panel hearing arguments Tuesday in Richmond, Va., was appointed by President Bill Clinton."
Visit:Obama Appointees to Hear Healthcare Challenge:
AlbertMohler.com – The Scandal of Gendercide — War on Baby Girls
"In many nations of the world, there is an all-out war on baby girls. In 1990, economist Amartya Sen estimated that 100 million baby girls were missing — sacrificed by parents who desired a son. Two decades later, multiple millions of missing baby girls must be added to that total, victims of abortion, infanticide, or fatal neglect. The murder of girls is especially common in China and northern India. Visit: AlbertMohler.com – The Scandal of Gendercide — War on Baby Girls:
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Pennsylvania Primary election 2011
In the past week dozens of readers have been looking for information on pro-life candidates for the 2011 Pennsylvania Primary election. In the race for Commonwealth Court, Judge Panepinto's web site states:
"As a Roman Catholic, pro-life, and loyal Republican, Judge Panepinto has displayed various attributes that are essential for a Judge of the Commonwealth Court. Since being elected and accountable to the people, I have dedicated myself to public service and would be honored to continue that service on Commonwealth Court. " Visit:Judge Paul Panepinto - Home:
"As a Roman Catholic, pro-life, and loyal Republican, Judge Panepinto has displayed various attributes that are essential for a Judge of the Commonwealth Court. Since being elected and accountable to the people, I have dedicated myself to public service and would be honored to continue that service on Commonwealth Court. " Visit:Judge Paul Panepinto - Home:
Monday, May 09, 2011
From Special Guests: UN wants STD Vaccination for Girls
"Call it the politics of promiscuity. In what has been advertised as a fight against cervical cancer, several organizations have led the United Nations into calling for a government-funded world vaccination against human papillomavirus, or HPV—starting with shots being administered to girls as young as early adolescents." Visit:
Special Guests: Talk Radio Guests;Radio Talk Show Guests; Radio Publicity, Promotion, PR:
Special Guests: Talk Radio Guests;Radio Talk Show Guests; Radio Publicity, Promotion, PR:
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tax-Funded Abortion Ban Would Cut Abortion From Obamacare | LifeNews.com
The House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on legislation that would ban taxpayer funding of abortions through all federal governmental departments and programs. But one pro-life group says the legislation does more than that. Visit: Tax-Funded Abortion Ban Would Cut Abortion From Obamacare | LifeNews.com
IowaPolitics.com: IowaPolitics.com: Abortion bill forced to Senate floor
DES MOINES — Two Democrats joined 24 Republicans to force a late-term abortion bill to the Senate floor on Tuesday. It is uncertain whether Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal will allow the bill to be considered. According to IowaPolitics.com: "Democratic Sens. Tom Hancock of Epworth and Joe Seng of Davenport joined Republicans in signing a discharge petition that pulled the bill out of the Government Oversight Committee. The rare procedural move requires a majority 26 signatures in the 50-member Iowa Senate." The story continues: IowaPolitics.com: IowaPolitics.com: Abortion bill forced to Senate floor
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
From Operation Rescue - The Kansas Senate Votes for Abortion Clinic Regulations
Topeka, Kansas — The Kansas Senate voted 24-15 (April 22) to pass a bill that would force two annual inspections of abortion clinics, ban telemed “webcam” abortions, and give the Department of Health and Environment authority to fine and close abortion clinics that do not comply with the new law. It will also require abortionists to maintain hospital privileges within 30 miles of their clinic.
The bill earlier passed the House and now heads to the desk of Gov. Sam Brownback, who has promised to sign it.
“This new law, for the first time, will allow authorities to exercise true oversight of abortion businesses that have never been inspected or accountable to anyone until now,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. “These common sense standards will also save lives and protect women by preventing the expansion of dangerous web cam abortions into this state. We applaud the Kansas Legislature, especially efforts by Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook, for ensuring that abortion clinics comply with the law or close. We expect that some will close rather than clean up, which says a lot about the abortion cartel’s general lack of concern for the health and safety of women.”
To read more visit: Operation Rescue:
The bill earlier passed the House and now heads to the desk of Gov. Sam Brownback, who has promised to sign it.
“This new law, for the first time, will allow authorities to exercise true oversight of abortion businesses that have never been inspected or accountable to anyone until now,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. “These common sense standards will also save lives and protect women by preventing the expansion of dangerous web cam abortions into this state. We applaud the Kansas Legislature, especially efforts by Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook, for ensuring that abortion clinics comply with the law or close. We expect that some will close rather than clean up, which says a lot about the abortion cartel’s general lack of concern for the health and safety of women.”
To read more visit: Operation Rescue:
From Operation Rescue - Help Iowa Ban Late Term Abortion
"Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Senators are set to employ a political maneuver that will send the stalled — but urgently needed — Fetal Pain Bill to the floor for debate next week. Senators plan to file a petition signed by the majority of members that will force a floor debate on HF 657 on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The legislation, which would ban late-term abortions after 20 weeks when pre-born babies can feel pain, passed easily in the House in March then stalled out in the Democrat-controlled Senate Government Oversight Committee, which says it has no intention moving on the bill.
The action to by-pass the committee and move the bill to the floor took place one day after Iowa Right to Life and Operation Rescue held a joint press conference at the Iowa Capitol, and two days after a local paper took the Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal to task for blocking progress on the Fetal Pain bill." To Send e-mails to Senators visit:
Operation Rescue:
The legislation, which would ban late-term abortions after 20 weeks when pre-born babies can feel pain, passed easily in the House in March then stalled out in the Democrat-controlled Senate Government Oversight Committee, which says it has no intention moving on the bill.
The action to by-pass the committee and move the bill to the floor took place one day after Iowa Right to Life and Operation Rescue held a joint press conference at the Iowa Capitol, and two days after a local paper took the Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal to task for blocking progress on the Fetal Pain bill." To Send e-mails to Senators visit:
Operation Rescue:
Monday, May 02, 2011
Indiana gov. will sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood | LifeSiteNews.com
April 29, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has put an end to speculation about whether or not he would sign a bill that would make Indiana the first state to defund the abortion giant Planned Parenthood. Visit:
Indiana gov. will sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood | LifeSiteNews.com
Indiana gov. will sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood | LifeSiteNews.com
Sunday, May 01, 2011
EWTN will Rebroadcast Beatification of John Paul II
Beatification of Pope John Paul II (Live)
Sun. May 1 at 2:30 AM ET (Live) & 8 PM ET, Mon. May 2 at 1 PM ET, Sat. May 7 at 4 PM ET
Pope Benedict XVI presides at the Rite of Beatification for Pope John Paul II from St. Peter's Square. EWTN news anchor Raymond Arroyo hosts special live coverage of this historic event.
Read more: EWTN
Sun. May 1 at 2:30 AM ET (Live) & 8 PM ET, Mon. May 2 at 1 PM ET, Sat. May 7 at 4 PM ET
Pope Benedict XVI presides at the Rite of Beatification for Pope John Paul II from St. Peter's Square. EWTN news anchor Raymond Arroyo hosts special live coverage of this historic event.
Read more: EWTN
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Leukemia Patients Survive With Stem Cell Transplant
As many as 16,000 leukemia patients diagnosed each year require a bone marrow transplant, but have no matched relative or can't find a match in the national bone marrow registry," says Mary J. Laughlin, MD, lead author on the study and hematologist oncologist at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and University Hospitals of Cleveland Ireland Cancer Center. "Umbilical cords that are normally discarded after birth could provide real hope for these patients. Visit:Leukemia Patients Survive With Stem Cell Transplant
Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer at the Vigil of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer:
Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman,
Blessed by the Most High!
Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era,
We join in your song of praise,
to celebrate the Lord’s mercy,
to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom
and the full liberation of humanity.
Hail Mary, lowly handmaid of the Lord,
Glorious Mother of Christ!
Faithful Virgin, holy dwelling-place of the Word,
Teach us to persevere in listening to the Word,
and to be docile to the voice of the Spirit,
attentive to his promptings in the depths of our conscience
and to his manifestations in the events of history.
Hail Mary, Woman of sorrows,
Mother of the living!
Virgin spouse beneath the Cross, the new Eve,
Be our guide along the paths of the world.
Teach us to experience and to spread the love of Christ,
to stand with you before the innumerable crosses
on which your Son is still crucified.
Hail Mary, woman of faith,
First of the disciples!
Virgin Mother of the Church, help us always
to account for the hope that is in us,
with trust in human goodness and the Father’s love.
Teach us to build up the world beginning from within:
in the depths of silence and prayer,
in the joy of fraternal love,
in the unique fruitfulness of the Cross.
Holy Mary,
Mother of believers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman,
Blessed by the Most High!
Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era,
We join in your song of praise,
to celebrate the Lord’s mercy,
to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom
and the full liberation of humanity.
Hail Mary, lowly handmaid of the Lord,
Glorious Mother of Christ!
Faithful Virgin, holy dwelling-place of the Word,
Teach us to persevere in listening to the Word,
and to be docile to the voice of the Spirit,
attentive to his promptings in the depths of our conscience
and to his manifestations in the events of history.
Hail Mary, Woman of sorrows,
Mother of the living!
Virgin spouse beneath the Cross, the new Eve,
Be our guide along the paths of the world.
Teach us to experience and to spread the love of Christ,
to stand with you before the innumerable crosses
on which your Son is still crucified.
Hail Mary, woman of faith,
First of the disciples!
Virgin Mother of the Church, help us always
to account for the hope that is in us,
with trust in human goodness and the Father’s love.
Teach us to build up the world beginning from within:
in the depths of silence and prayer,
in the joy of fraternal love,
in the unique fruitfulness of the Cross.
Holy Mary,
Mother of believers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Appeals Court Overrules ESCR Defunding
The Court of Appeals reversed 2-1 Judge Royce Lamberth’s immediate injunction against NIH funding of ESCR. This changes nothing on the ground, as the original decision was already stayed. The reversal does not end the case, but returns it to Lamberth for further proceedings or trial. And then, more appeals, with a final decision perhaps by the U.S. Supremes. Visit:Appeals Court Overrules ESCR Defunding
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Medical Students for Life Announces First National Conference - Students for Life: Pro Life Youth, Anti-Abortion Facts, and Pro-Life Training
Medical Students for Life Announces First National Conference - Students for Life: Pro Life Youth, Anti-Abortion Facts, and Pro-Life Training: "Medical Students for Life (MedSFLA) announced the 1st Annual Medical Students for Life Conference Webcast that will take place April 30, 2011 from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The MedSFLA Conference comes after MedSFLA hosted a successful Bioethics Symposium and Tour, visiting 23 medical schools and universities including University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of North Carolina Medical School, Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and Mayo Medical School."
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