Friday, June 14, 2013

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Friday, June 14, 2013

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Current Headlines

Top Stories
• House Votes Next Week on Bill Banning Abortions at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
• If Pelosi’s a “Practicing Catholic” Why Can’t She Follow Church Abortion Teaching?

• White House Won’t Say Obama’s Position on Bill Banning Abortions at 20 Weeks
Bodies of Babies Gosnell Brutalized in Abortions Will be Cremated, Buried

More Pro-Life News
• Pro-Life Congresswoman Will Head Debate on Late-Term Abortion Ban
• Pro-Life Help Needed to Push Fetal Pain-Based Abortion Ban

• Time to Audit the IRS for Bullying Pro-Life, Conservative Groups

• Reporters Laugh at Serious Question to Pelosi About Late-Term Abortions
• Netherlands, Belgium Racing to Okay Euthanasia for Disabled Children
• Man Paralyzed After Diving Into Creek to Save Girl From Drowning
• MSNBC Bashes Republicans for Pushing Ban on Late-Term Abortions
• Adult Stem Cells Could Help Amputees With Limb Regrowth
• Younger Women Face Higher Rates of Breast Cancer Thanks to Abortion
• Texas Lawmakers Hear About Karpen Killing Babies After Birth, OK Pro-Life Bills
• Abortion Activists Want to Overturn Roe to Void Every Single Pro-Life Law
• Wisconsin Assembly Passes Three Pro-Life Bills Stopping Abortions, Funding

• Congressman: Probe China’s Influence on NYU Booting Chen Guangcheng

• Montana Case Highlights Potential Abuse by Doctors on Assisting Suicide

• Media Engages in Journalism Malpractice Covering for Quebec Euthanasia Bill


House Votes Next Week on Bill Banning Abortions at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
The full House of Representatives will vote next week on a bill that would ban abortions nationwide at 20 weeks of pregnancy.

On Wednesday, a committee passed the bill on a 20-12 vote and the measure now heads to the full House floor where it is expected to receive a debate and vote next week. Republicans are supportive of the measure while Democrats are generally opposed to it. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/house-votes-next-week-on-bill-banning-abortions-at-20-weeks-of-pregnancy/
If Pelosi’s a “Practicing Catholic” Why Can’t She Follow Church Abortion Teaching?
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made more eye-rolling comments yesterday when she called defending legal abortions to the point of opposing a late-term abortion ban “sacred ground.”

“As a practicing and respectful Catholic, this is sacred ground to me when we talk about this,” Pelosi said about efforts to stop late-term abortions. “This shouldn’t have anything to do with politics.” http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/if-pelosis-a-practicing-catholic-why-cant-she-follow-church-abortion-teaching/
White House Won’t Say Obama’s Position on Bill Banning Abortions at 20 Weeks
During the White House press briefing on Thursday, White House press secretary Jay Carney didn’t answer a question on what position President Barack Obama has on a bill the House will vote on next week to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Carney essentially referred to Obama’s general position on abortion — supporting all abortions at any time during pregnancy for an reason — when asked if the president has a position on the late-term abortion ban. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/white-house-wont-say-obamas-position-on-bill-banning-abortions-at-20-weeks/
Bodies of Babies Gosnell Brutalized in Abortions Will be Cremated, Buried
After the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office denied a request from a leading pro-life Catholic priest to give the babies abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell killed in brutal infanticides, official now say the babies will be cremated and buried.

Gosnell was convicted last month of first-degree murder and he has 30 days to reconsider his decision not to appeal the conviction. Once that process is over, tomorrow, the city will follow its normal procedures by conducting cremation and burial of the bodies of the 47 babies, according to city spokesman Mark McDonald said. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/bodies-of-babies-gosnell-brutalized-in-abortions-will-be-cremated-buried/


Pro-Life Congresswoman Will Head Debate on Late-Term Abortion Ban
When members of the U.S House begin debate on the bill to ban abortions nationwide after 20-weeks of pregnancy, a leading pro-life congresswoman will head up the pro-life side of the debate.

Representative Marsha Blackburn will organize the pro-life side of the debate for bill sponsor Representative Trent Franks and manage lawmakers debating for the legislation. According to a Newsmax report, “Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, will be floor manager for the bill when the House brings it up for a vote next week, said two aides who asked not to be identified as the decision hasn’t been officially announced.” http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/pro-life-congresswoman-will-head-debate-on-late-term-abortion-ban/
Pro-Life Help Needed to Push Fetal Pain-Based Abortion Ban
The House is expected to vote on H.R. 1797, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, early next week.
3DUltrasound#theyfeelpainYou may have noticed some negative press the past couple days. We we will lose this effort if the pro-abortion lobby gets away with defining the message. The lies are certainly flowing, such as Nancy Pelosi’s whopper yesterday that this bill would ban all abortions. I only wish. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/pro-life-help-needed-to-push-fetal-pain-based-abortion-ban/
Time to Audit the IRS for Bullying Pro-Life, Conservative Groups
The famous saying states, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” You might say that should be the motto of the Internal Revenue Service. Recently, a scandal has erupted with overwhelming evidence the IRS abused its authority in order to push a biased political agenda. Their corrupt practices resulted in documented harassment and discrimination against conservative groups, including pro-life organizations.
As more details are revealed, the excuses and apologies coming from the federal agency are unconvincing. It’s become clear that this wasn’t just a few isolated incidents, but rather a full-fledged assault in an attempt to use its power to silence pro-life voices. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/time-to-audit-the-irs-for-bullying-pro-life-conservative-groups/
Reporters Laugh at Serious Question to Pelosi About Late-Term Abortions
Most press conferences are very serious affairs, with reporters seeking important information to distribute to the public about a wide variety of issues. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/reporters-laugh-at-serious-question-to-pelosi-about-late-term-abortions/

Netherlands, Belgium Racing to Okay Euthanasia for Disabled Children
The Netherlands and Belgium seem to be in a race to the bottom of medical ethics. Early in the week, Belgium was ahead by a nose. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/netherlands-belgium-racing-to-okay-euthanasia-for-disabled-children/

Man Paralyzed After Diving Into Creek to Save Girl From Drowning
The Biblical admonition tells us that real love is displayed when someone is willing to give up their life for a friend. Michael Patterson displayed that kind of courage when he saw 4-year-old Javea struggling in a river to stay alive. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/man-paralyzed-after-diving-into-creek-to-save-girl-from-drowning/
MSNBC Bashes Republicans for Pushing Ban on Late-Term Abortions
Chuck Todd on Thursday hectored the Republican Party for moving “decidedly to the right” on abortion and daring to take up legislation instead of focusing on immigration and jobs.
http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/msnbc-bashes-republicans-for-pushing-ban-on-late-term-abortions/
Adult Stem Cells Could Help Amputees With Limb Regrowth
The ability for some species to regenerate limbs and other body parts is a fascinating part of nature. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/adult-stem-cells-could-help-amputees-with-limb-regrowth/
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Younger Women Face Higher Rates of Breast Cancer Thanks to Abortion
Scientific studies from around the world show that younger women, specifically those between the ages of 25 and 39, are increasingly being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer—which has often spread further in the body by the time of diagnosis. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/younger-women-face-higher-rates-of-breast-cancer-thanks-to-abortion/
Texas Lawmakers Hear About Karpen Killing Babies After Birth, OK Pro-Life Bills
State legislators in Texas heard about late-term abortion practitioner Douglas Karpen, who kills babies after birth in a manner similar to Kermit Gosnell. They also passed pro-life bills to stop abortions and protect unborn children. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/texas-lawmakers-hear-about-karpen-killing-babies-after-birth-ok-pro-life-bills/
Abortion Activists Want to Overturn Roe to Void Every Single Pro-Life Law
Nancy Pelosi calling late term abortion “sacred space” fits right into my bi-weekly First Things column, in which I point out that Roe v Wade could well be overturned from the pro abortion side to preclude any regulation at all. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/abortion-activists-want-to-overturn-roe-to-void-every-single-pro-life-law/
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Three Pro-Life Bills Stopping Abortions, Funding
Wisconsin Right to Life is hailing State Assembly passage of three major pieces of legislation that will protect pregnant women and unborn children and taxpayers from having to pay for abortions. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/wisconsin-assembly-passes-three-pro-life-bills-stopping-abortions-funding/
Congressman: Probe China’s Influence on NYU Booting Chen Guangcheng
A top pro-life congressman wants Congressional hearings to explore whether or not China unduly influenced New York University to kick out human rights campaigner Chen Guangcheng. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/congressman-probe-chinas-influence-on-nyu-booting-chen-guangcheng/
Montana Case Highlights Potential Abuse by Doctors on Assisting Suicide
This week, in Montana District court, Judge Mike Menahan heard arguments involving doctor-prescribed suicide. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/montana-case-highlights-potential-abuse-by-doctors-on-assisting-suicide/
Media Engages in Journalism Malpractice Covering for Quebec Euthanasia Bill
As I reported here previously, Quebec will be debating the legalization of euthanasia–not assisted suicide–a bill that does not limit medicalized killing to dying patients. http://www.lifenews.com/2013/06/14/media-engages-in-journalism-malpractice-covering-for-quebec-euthanasia-bill/


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