By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Despite frequent statements to the contrary, a leading non-partisan watchdog group says President Obama is being less than honest when he tells the public that health care reform will not provide government funding for abortion.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Responding to attacks by the president of Planned Parenthood criticizing the U.S. bishops work to exclude abortion coverage from health care legislation, an official from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sets the record straight.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
If the current version of health care reform passes, it would do much more than just provide taxpayer funding of abortion on demand. The bill also contains a section that could allow Planned Parenthood to open clinics in public schools.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The president of the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, admitted that she attended a “special meeting” at the White House last Wednesday to discuss health care reform.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Despite repeated claims to the contrary, a California Congresswoman admitted that abortion is indeed included in the current health care reform bills circulating on the Hill.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Catholic League president Bill Donohue says the extreme pro-abortion views of the Obama Administration is the only possible reason why abortion coverage remains in current health care reform bills despite overwhelming opposition.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
While applauding two amendments to the House health care reform bill that will protect certain state laws regulating abortion and existing federal conscience rights, the changes are not enough, says the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new Rasmussen poll has found that problems with Congressional health care reform have become so pervasive that Americans no longer believe they can trust the federal government with their health care.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
One of the many little-known programs included in the Obama Administration’s health care reform package are “home visitation programs” for families with young children or who are expecting children to “educate” them on child behavior and parenting skills.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In an effort to counter the growing opposition to Congress’ proposed health care reform, the U.S. drug industry has authorized its lobbyists to invest as much as $150 million on television commercials supporting the plan. Billionarie George Soros is also reputed to have promised $5 million toward promotion of the overhaul.
