Abby Johnson
The former director of a Texas Planned Parenthood center says that the Congressional investigation into Planned Parenthood is a good first step. Abby Johnson made the statement in an article you’ll find at http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_48/abby_johnson_planned_parenthood_probe_good_first_step-209776-1.html?zkPrintable=true
Oratory contest winner Hannah Victor and Education Director Maria Vitale
The latest installment of our radio commentaries, Pro-Life Notes, has been posted. http://www.paprolife.org/news/commentaries.html. There, you’ll find out about the abortion industry putting profits ahead of women’s health…along with the latest about our pro-life essay and oratory contests.
The peaceful pro-life campaign known as 40 Days for Life is having phenomenal success all across the country. It’s changing hearts and minds and saving lives–day in and day out. You can read about the success stories at http://www.lifenews.com/2011/10/24/40-days-for-life-sees-361-moms-change-their-mind-on-abortion/
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Legislative Assistant Andrew Bair has a touching tribute to a young pro-life champion who suffered a tragic death. Andrew’s heartfelt remembrance can be found at http://www.lifenews.com/2011/10/18/remembering-my-pro-life-friend-jon-scharfenberger/
The latest edition of the PA Pro-Life Online News is up and ready for viewing at http://myemail.constantcontact.com/What-Congress-Did-to-Stop-Taxpayer-Funding-of-Abortions.html?soid=1102375385223&aid=s4mLUZFThuA. There, you’ll find what Rick Santorum had to say at the Celebrate Life Banquet…what Congress did to try to stop taxpayer funding of abortion…and a number of fantastic local pro-life events. Happy reading!
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Protect Life Act (HR 358) which would cancel out the abortion-expanding provisions of the 2010 federal health care law. The measure passed by a bipartisan vote of 251-172. Pennsylvania’s own Congressman Joe PItts sponsored this important measure. Unfortunately, President Barack Obama has threatened to veto this life-saving legislation.
Senator Santorum and Chloe Kondrich
Thank you to all who attended the 2011 Celebrate Life Banquet near Pittsburgh. Senator Rick Santorum lit up the night with his impassioned speech about the dignity of each human life. Chloe Kondrich stole hearts as one of the recipients of the 2011 PA Pro-Life Leadership Award (Her co-recipients were her parents and brother, who spread the message about the special blessing of special needs children.) Meanwhile, PA Pro-Life Lifetime Achievement Award winner Therese Brehany gave a touching speech about her decades-long involvement in the pro-life movement. It was, quite simply, an evening to remember.
Please call your Congressional Representative and urge a “yes” vote on the Protect Life Act, HR 358, which may be voted on Thursday, Oct. 13. The bill, sponsored by PA Congressman Joe Pitts, would correct the many abortion-expanding parts of President Obama’s health care reform law. If you need to find out the name or phone number of your Congressman, please call us at 717-541-0034.
The latest edition of the PA Pro-Life Online News is up and ready for viewing at http://myemail.constantcontact.com/What-your-state-lawmakers-are-doing-to-stop-abortion-center-atrocities.html?soid=1102375385223&aid=2j4xtRao5b8 . There, you’ll find out what state lawmakers are doing to stop the atrocities at abortion facilities around the state…along with a report on Planned Parenthood being investigated by Congress.
Click on the link FOX43-9-26-State-Abortion-Bill-Support to view video.
A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has called for legislative action to stop taxpayer funding of abortions and ensure that abortion facilities play by the same rules as outpatient medical centers.
The legislators want final passage of SB 3, which would allow Pennsylvania to opt out of abortion funding under so-called health care reform. The lawmakers are also urging final action on Senate Bill 732, which would mean that abortion centers would have to abide by the safety standards of ambulatory surgical facilities.
“We are now calling on our respective caucus leaders and the Governor’s office to help propel these bills through the final hurdles of the legislative process and have them signed into law, so we can ensure women in Pennsylvania receive quality care in a sanitary environment and put a stop to federally subsidized abortions,” said state Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair).
“For the sake of women’s health and safety, we commend legislators who are taking a stand against unsafe practices at abortion facilities,” added Michael Ciccocioppo, executive director of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation.