The first female vice-presidential candidate in Republican history, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, stunned her critics last night by delivering a strong and confident performance against Democratic rival Senator Joe Biden in the vice-presidential debate.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
During the month of October, recognized as Respect Life Month, U.S. Bishops are warning their flocks about the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), a federal bill that could invalidate every existing state law restricting abortion in the U.S.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In a blatant example of Nazi-style eugenics, a Louisiana lawmaker is considering a plan to pay poor women $1,000 to have their Fallopian tubes tied in order to curb the population of people who need government aid but don’t pay taxes.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The chairman of the U.S. Bishop’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development has sent a letter to government leaders asking them to consider five key principles during their consideration of the bail out of the nation’s economy.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
As a new cold season looms, pediatricians are urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to demand a recall of over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicines for children younger than six years old because of the potential for life threatening side affects.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
One of the nation’s most powerful pro-family groups has decided to do something about the biased reporting of ABC, NBC and CBS on the presidential election.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In a blatant example of Nazi-style eugenics, a Louisiana lawmaker is considering a plan to pay poor women $1,000 to have their Fallopian tubes tied in order to curb the population of people who need government aid but don’t pay taxes.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The brother of Pope Benedict XVI recently revealed several unknown facts about the childhood of Joseph Ratzinger during an interview with the Italian press.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Family Research Council and Focus on the Family have released a Family Action Vote Scorecard on the 110the Congress which reveals the dramatic shift away from pro-family values that has resulted since the Democratic party took control of Congress in 2006.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The brutal gang rape of a 28 year-old Catholic nun in India, a crime that occurred within sight of a dozen police officers, is just the latest atrocity in the on-going violence against Christians in India. The situation is so bad the U.S. Congress has issued a resolution condemning the violence and demanding action from the government.
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