President Obama is not satisfied with Stupak amendment. In a recent interview with ABC News, he stated his objection to language in the recently passed House health care bill that would strictly limit the purchasing of insurance policies that cover abortion. The President stated that the bill should be changed so that “we’re not...
As Catholics in Kansas City and across the country head to Mass this weekend, they can expect to see messages in their weekly bulletins urging them to contact Congress about the recent health reform initiatives. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has distributed the message that they cannot support the existing health...
U.S. Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts last week voted against the $680 billion defense bill because it included the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act which expands hate crimes to include attacks based on a person’s gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. “The defense bill should have been about...
The focus is in the wrong place. It should be on moving forward legislation that will promote and increase jobs, not on supporting those that can’t find work. Economic programs and “real” job stimulus bills need to be implemented that will encourage investment and job growth in US companies. The majority of the individuals...
Senator John Edwards spoke often about "Two Americas" during his past Presidential campaigns. The same could be same about Rio de Janeiro. Two weeks ago the city was awarded the 2016 Summer Olympics. This is quite an accomplishment as the City, and the Nation, takes center stage in the international community....
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty has announced several proposals that he will try to push through the Minnesota Legislature next year. Pawlenty said the changes were aimed at both making health care more affordable for Minnesotans and controlling the state’s costs for MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance. Some of the changes are unique. One of the changes...