Citizen Link: Federal Issues Analyst Ashley Horne Sorts Out Health Care Debate

 

TOP STORY March 12, 2010   Friday Five: Focus Action Analyst Dissects Health Care Proposal by Nima Reza, managing editor Most Americans do not want funding of abortion in the bill. Horne is the federal policy analyst for Focus on the Family Action, and works closely with lawmakers to promote pro-family and pro-life policies. She is also involved in educating constituents and calling them to action on important issues that affect the family. 1. Why is this proposed health care legislation so significant? From a social policy standpoint, this bill would be the single greatest expansion of abortion we've seen since Roe vs. Wade. The health care bill that the Democrats are pushing forward allows for direct federal funding of abortion, calls for federal regulations that would expand access to abortion and provides federal subsidies to help people purchase private insurance that covers abortion. Read More                     VIDEO FEATURES   NEWS   You won't believe what California school officials found on a classroom wall. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard shows you what they ordered a teacher to take down. As the Obama administration sets yet another deadline to pass health care reform, pro-life lawmakers continue to stand against it. Stuart Shepard and Tom Minnery share the latest. FCC Focuses on Indecency Complaints Maryland AG Could Be Overruled on Marriage Good News: Court Rules in Favor of Keeping 'God' in Pledge                           ALSO OF NOTE   FOCUS ON THE FAMILY RESOURCE   PluggedIn Movie Review: Remember Me Remember Me marks Robert Pattinson's first non-Twilight role since that franchise catapulted his career into the stratosphere. What can fans expect to find in this gritty drama about love, loss and acceptance? Listen online to the day's top radio news stories, hosted by Kim Trobee.                        Marriage on Trial: The Case Against Same-Sex Marriage and Parenting What's the big deal about gay marriage? The seismic waves from same-sex marriage and parenting have the potential to deconstruct humanity. Authors Maier and Stanton offer compelling reasons why legalizing this arrangement will be harmful to the larger community and future generations. Get your answers here. Hardcover $9.99             QUOTEWORTHY   "Error is discipline through which we advance." — Founding Father William Ellery           citizenlink.com | about us | contact us | focusaction.org | focusonthefamily.com Copyright © 2010, Focus on the Family Action. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. For information on reprints, forwarding and other information, here

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From a social policy standpoint, this bill would be the single greatest expansion of abortion we've seen since Roe vs. Wade.