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July 3, 2009
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee are pushing for language in health care reform legislation that would eliminate coverage for abortion services. If this happens, many women could lose coverage for abortion services that their private insurance currently includes. Plus, millions of uninsured women will still lack a basic health care service despite having been promised a better quality of life. Full release.
he following was released today by Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue: Randall Terry is to make a 12 city tour to mobilize opposition to Sotomayor. Also, tens of thousands of "Defeat Sotomayor" brochures have been mailed. The brochure can be seen at www.OverturnRoe.com (Sotomayor's face is morphed into the Angel of Death). Full release.
A new Rasmussen poll reveals that 57 percent of American citizens believe gun sales are up over the past several months because of widespread fears that the government will tighten restrictions on gun ownership. Full release.
STEWART and PARTNERS today released a survey which reports more than half of Americans (57%) think global security is currently unstable. In addition, Americans are most likely to point to North Korea (44%) as the country posing the greatest threat to global security, doubling those who cite Iran (22%). Full release.
This Fourth of July, celebrate our freedom with Michele Bachmann's unique brand of patriotism! From the woman who said that President Obama may have "anti-American views" and that reporters should investigate which elected officials are "pro-America," comes news that she is considering a run for governor of Minnesota. Full release.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the June 2009 Employment Situation report released today. Full release.
As we prepare for hotter, humid weeks ahead and temperatures reach well over 100 degrees in some parts of the country, older adults are at higher risk of health problems if they don't take the proper precautions to protect themselves from the sweltering heat. About 200 Americans die of health problems caused by high heat and humidity every year, most of them are 50 or older. Due to some of the physical changes that happen as we age, older adults can't cool down as easily as others. Full release.
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new 117-page report published today - the first comprehensive report to be published on the 22-day conflict earlier this year. Full release.
In the wake of yesterday's unexpected Pentagon announcement about gays in the military, experts say the "don't ask, don't tell" policy may be on the brink of irreversible change that would speed up its demise. After speaking with President Obama last week, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has asked military lawyers to explore how to modify enforcement of the policy in ways that are "more flexible until the law is changed." The President Monday reiterated his intention to end discrimination against gay troops, saying he is working with Congress and the military to do so. Full release.
The direct and indirect effect of child hunger in the U.S. is a contributing factor to the nation's economic woes and puts America at a competitive disadvantage, according to a new report issued today by Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization. Full release.