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Health Care, Politicians and the Catholic Conscience

Image of (Pictured: Carl Anderson) 'Catholic politicians must now consider the effect of national legislation mandating Catholic cooperation in abortion.'

The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus warns that a 'Troubling New Development Appears in American Politics.' NEW HAVEN, Connecticut ... continue reading


NJ Committee Passes Same-Sex 'Marriage' Bill: Senate Vote Expected Thursday

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State lawmakers voted 7-6 Monday evening to give the green light to the bill in hopes that it will reach the desk of Gov. Jon Corzine ... continue reading



Senator Boxer Compares Viagra To Abortion

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Sen. Barbara Boxer compared a womanÂ’s choice to have an abortion with a manÂ’s choice to privacy when seeking a prescription for Viagra. ... continue reading


Senate kills pro-life Nelson amendment

Image of Sen. Nelson, a pro-life Democrat, filed his amendment in the Senate on Monday, announcing, 'The amendment we offer today mirrors the Stupak language added to the House Health care bill'.

Washington, D.C. (CNA) - The U.S. Senate voted this afternoon to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment that would have prohibited the ... continue reading


Senators Debate Nelson/Hatch/Casey Amendment

Image of After introducing the long-awaited language, Sen. Ben Nelson (pictured) on Monday said that the health care overhaul 'should not be used to open a new avenue for public funding of abortion.'

The amendment, which mirrors the Stupak amendment in the House health care bill, was voted on and defeated on Tuesday evening in a 54-45 ... continue reading


Tyrant State? Nelson - Hatch - Casey Pro-Life Amendment Rejected in U.S. Senate

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We cannot cooperate in a moral evil such as the federally funded dismembering or burning to death of our youngest neighbors. WASHINGTON, ... continue reading



U.S. Bishops Back Senate Amendment to Bar Tax-Funded Abortion

Image of This amendment will have the same effect as the Stupak-Smith-Ellsworth-Kaptur-Dahlkemper-Pitts Amendment already accepted in the House by an overwhelming bipartisan majority.

The bishops wrote Congress today in support of an amendment proposed by Senators Ben Nelson, Orrin Hatch and Robert Casey. WASHINGTON, D.C. ... continue reading


RI Gov. Carcieri Defends Bishop Tobin and Marriage. Prays for Patrick Kennedy

Image of 'When legislation in favor of the recognition of homosexual unions is proposed for the first time in a legislative assembly, the Catholic law-maker has a moral duty to express his opposition clearly and publicly and to vote against it. To vote in favor of a law so harmful to the common good is gravely immoral.'

'Catholics are obliged to oppose the legal recognition of homosexual unions, Catholic politicians are obliged to do so in a particular way' ... continue reading


Remove Kevin Jennings! An Open letter to Mr. Obama

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As a mother and voter I demand that Kevin Jennings be removed from his position today. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) - The following ... continue reading


Abortion Is a ‘God-Given Right,’ Liberal Leader Declares

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'You not only have a constitutional right for abortion, but you have a God-given right' says leader of Religious Coalition for Reproductive ... continue reading


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