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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.

DHS Announces Plan to Overhaul Immigration Detention System

Immigration / By Editorial Staff

October 6, 2009 http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1254839781410.shtm

Immigration Seen as Next Big Domestic Reform Issue

Immigration / By Editorial Staff

October 6, 2009 The Secretary of Homeland Security says, “The hope is that when we get into the first part of 2010, that we will see legislation begin to move.” http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-immigration14-2009nov14,0,5514444.story

Governor Defunds Crisis Pregnancy Program

Poor & Vulnerable / By Editorial Staff

July 20, 2009 Governor Parkinson has canceled all funding for the Stan Clark Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative, which helps low-income pregnant women facing difficult pregnancies. The Legislature funded the program at approximately $350,000, the entirety of which was eliminated by the Governor using the powers given to him by the Legislature to balance the budget. This …

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