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NRLC Statement on Abortion “Deal” on Health Care Bill

Posted by admin on 23 March 2010, 5:21 pm

Press Statement by National Right to Life Committee:

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STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE
ON ABORTION “DEAL” ON HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON — (Sunday, March 21, 2010, 6 PM EDT) –  In response to today’s announcement regarding an agreement between Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mi.) and President Obama on the pending health care bill (H.R. 3590), the following statement was issued by the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of right-to-life organizations in the 50 states:

The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) remains strongly opposed to the Senate-passed health bill (H.R. 3590).  A lawmaker who votes for this bill is voting to require federal agencies to subsidize and administer health plans that will pay for elective abortion, and voting to undermine longstanding pro-life policies in other ways as well.  Pro-life citizens nationwide know that this is a pro-abortion bill.  Pro-life citizens know, and they will be reminded again and again, which lawmakers deserve their gratitude for voting against this pro-abortion legislation.

The executive order promised by President Obama was issued for political effect.  It changes nothing.  It does not correct any of the serious pro-abortion provisions in the bill.  The president cannot amend a bill by issuing an order, and the federal courts will enforce what the law says.

To elaborate:  The order does not truly correct any of the seven objectionable pro-abortion provisions described in NRLC’s March 19 letter to the House of Representatives, which is posted here.

Regarding Community Health Centers (CHCs), NRLC has documented the problem created by H.R. 3590 here.

Prof. Robert Destro, a professor of law and former dean of the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America, and an expert on abortion-related litigation, has sent lawmakers a letter explaining why the bill opens the door to direct federal funding of abortion in Community Health Centers.

Prof. Destro clearly explains why it is the statutory language that will govern.

Regarding the new program to provide tax credits to purchase private insurance, the executive order merely tinkers with the formalities of a bookkeeping scheme under which federal subsidies will pay for plans that cover elective abortion — a break from the longstanding principles of the Hyde Amendment.

The order does nothing at all to mitigate the other abortion-related problems described in the NRLC letter, dealing with bill provisions that create dangerous regulatory mandate authorities, revise Indian health programs, and create pools of directly appropriated funds that are not covered by existing restrictions on funding of abortion.  Nor can the order correct the omission from the pending legislation of the necessary conscience-protection language that had been included in House-passed health care legislation last November (the “Weldon language”).

For additional information regarding the abortion-related components of the legislation, and NRLC’s assessment of the gravity of these issues, please refer to the March 19 letter linked above, and other materials posted on the NRLC website.

Filed under Abortion.
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Sidewalk Counseling Training – May 2010

Posted by admin on 20 March 2010, 8:49 am

WHEN: Saturday, May. 15, 2010. 12:00 – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Pike Peak Citizens for Life (PPCFL) Office (707-R N. Nevada)

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Do we truly want to live in a community that protects life?

The parking lot of Planned Parenthood (PP) on West Colorado Ave is full every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with young women – many scared and confused – going for abortions.

A growing number of pro-life people come to PP on Saturday mornings to pray beside sidewalk counselors who pass out information and speak with the abortion-minded moms and dads. The number of counselors is growing, but more help is needed.

Do you feel called to reach out to these parents-to-be, but don’t know what to say? Then come to the next Sidewalk Counseling training on Saturday, May 15 at the PPCFL office.

To get more info or to reserve your place in the class, call PPCFL today at (719) 630-1999.

Filed under PPCFL Events, Pro-Life Events.
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Sidewalk Counseling Training – April 2010

Posted by admin on 20 March 2010, 8:47 am

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 17, 2010. 12:00 – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Pike Peak Citizens for Life (PPCFL) Office (707-R N. Nevada)

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Do we truly want to live in a community that protects life?

The parking lot of Planned Parenthood (PP) on West Colorado Ave is full every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with young women – many scared and confused – going for abortions.

A growing number of pro-life people come to PP on Saturday mornings to pray beside sidewalk counselors who pass out information and speak with the abortion-minded moms and dads. The number of counselors is growing, but more help is needed.

Do you feel called to reach out to these parents-to-be, but don’t know what to say? Then come to the next Sidewalk Counseling training on Saturday, April 17 at the PPCFL office.

To get more info or to reserve your place in the class, call PPCFL today at (719) 630-1999.

Filed under PPCFL Events, Pro-Life Events.
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Is the Senate Healthcare Bill Pro-Life?

Posted by admin on 17 March 2010, 5:32 pm

In a word:  NO !!!

With many thanks to James Bell of American Principles Project (APP) for stating this so succinctly (and to Thomas Peters of APP for sharing the info) … here are some features of the Senate Healthcare Bill that make it pro-abortion:

  • The Senate Health Care Reform Bill spends taxpayer dollars on health care plans that fund abortions.
  • The bill spends $12 billion on Community Health Centers that Planned Parenthood will be eligible to receive.
  • This bill also gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius the right to declare abortion as a pre-existing condition to be covered under every health care plan in the federal exchange under the Mikulski Amendment.
  • It eliminates conscience protections for insurance providers, trip-wires the direct funding of abortions to potential expiration.
  • Under this bill, everyone — including men and old women — will be forced to pay at least $1 (to be raised under jurisdiction of Congress) to a fund for “reproductive rights” that will cover 100% of the cost for anyone who gets elective abortions.

James puts it in a nutshell:  “To say that the Senate Health Care Reform Bill is the greatest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade is an understatement.”

FOLKS, please phone or email your Congressman!!!  Urge them to stand up for the sanctity of life, and to STOP Federal funding of abortion (click here for phone #’s of US Representatives for the state of CO).

Filed under Abortion, Action Alerts.
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Colorado Precinct Caucus & Straw Poll: March 16, 2010

Posted by admin on 14 March 2010, 4:13 pm

WHO:       Colorado Registered Voters
WHEN:     March 16, 2010, @ 7:00pm
WHERE:   In neighborhoods throughout Colorado

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LAST UPDATED 3/14/2010: With H/T to Connie Pratt, President of Colorado Citizens for Life — many thanks for the Pro-Life Resolution files, and for sharing how to be an effective PRO LIFE voice in our state Caucus!

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Eighty percent of success is showing up.
– Woody Allen

March 16 is the day to show up! That’s the day that the Colorado Caucus & Straw Poll will be held in precincts throughout Colorado — and our caucus is where the nomination process begins.  By attending your neighborhood caucus, you have an opportunity to elect delegates who will designate PRO LIFE candidates at the county and state assemblies.

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FOR MORE INFO:

  • How do I know if a candidate’s PRO LIFE? You might examine an incumbent candidate’s voting record at web sites such as OnTheIssues.org or Vote Smart, since actions speak louder than words.
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    PPCFL has also asked the 2010 candidates for federal, state and El Paso county positions to respond to our Pro-Life Questionnaire.  We are sharing with you their responses, as an additional aid in your decision making.

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    And if you have a chance to talk with the candidate before or at the caucus, feel free to use the PPCFL Pro-Life Questionnaire to help clarify the candidate’s pro-life stance.

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    NOTE: The questionnaire is in Adobe (.PDF) format.
    If Adobe Reader isn’t installed on your computer, click
    get_adobe_reader to download it.

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  • How does Colorado’s election process work? Learn more at Colorado State Publications Library.
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  • What’s my home precinct? Use the Registered Voter Search to access your voter record.  Make note of your 10-digit precinct number.
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  • Where’s my precinct caucus? That depends on your party affiliation.  To find your caucus location, click on the Republican (Republican) or Democrat (Democrat) button in the table below.
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CAUCUS LOC. INFO

CAUCUS LOC. INFO


Rep Caucus


Dem Caucus
  • OK, I’m in the door! What will happen now? The agenda for your caucus should include these items:
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    1)  Elect a caucus chair to conduct the caucus meeting

    2)  Elect two precinct committee people to organize precinct activities for the next 2 years

    3)  Elect delegates/alternates to the party assemblies:  county, congressional, state, etc.

    4)  Propose and vote on resolutions which, if passed, will be sent on to higher assemblies.

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  • How can I be an effective PRO LIFE voice during the caucus?
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    1)  When the chair opens the floor for nominations for delegate and alternate, promptly nominate yourself or another in attendance whom you know is pro-life.  (If you wait too long to do this, someone may move that the nominations be closed.)

    2)  When nominations cease, say you’d like to hear those running for delegate/alternate both name the candidates they support and mention the issues they think are most important.

    3)  When it’s time to vote, vote ONLY for the people who have expressed a strong commitment to life…even if there are additional delegate/alternative slots available.

    4)  If pro-lifers are elected to these slots (a good sign you have a pro-life majority at your caucus), tell the chair you’d like to propose a resolution.

    5)  Distribute the copies of the Pro-Life Resolution (Click here for DEM or REP version) you’ve brought with you, read it aloud, and then say “I move the adoption of the resolution.”

    6)  When all caucus business is done, wait for an official motion to adjourn before leaving.

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Filed under Action Alerts, Pro-Life Events.
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