November 2009 - Kansas Catholic Conference

Senate Leadership Unveils Bill with Unacceptable Abortion Provisions

November 25, 2009 The leadership of the US Senate has unveiled its version of the health care reform bill. The Senate bill provides federal funding for plans that cover abortion, and creates an unprecedented mandatory “abortion surcharge” in such plans that will require pro-life purchasers to pay directly and explicitly for other people’s abortions. Its …

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Social Services Cuts on the Way

Poor & Vulnerable / By Editorial Staff

November 24, 2009 Efforts to address the state’s budget deficit will include cuts to social services

Stupak Amendment Approved

Uncategorized / By Editorial Staff

November 9, 2009 On Saturday, Nov. 7, The US House of Representatives approved the Stupak amendment to the health care reform bill. This was a stunning development, as it was not expected that the Stupak amendment would even be allowed a vote. However, as debate on the bill approached, it became clear to the House …

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Washington State Voters Approve “Everything but Marriage” Law

Marriage and the Family, Uncategorized / By Editorial Staff

November 4, 2009 The 53%-47% vote gives same-sex couples the same rights as married couples and marks the first time any state’s voters have approved such a measure at the ballot box.

Maine Voters Defeat Same-Sex Marriage Law

Marriage and the Family, Uncategorized / By Editorial Staff

November 4, 2009 The 53%-47% vote gives same-sex couples the same rights as married couples and marks the first time any state’s voters have approved such a measure at the ballot box.