Questions for Mike
Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2013
- Support HR 3279
As per Cardinal
O'Malley's 11/1/13 letter to the U.S. House of Representatives, "I am
writing to ask your support for Rep.Chris Smith's Abortion Insurance Full
Disclosure Act' (H.R.
3279). Mike Fitzpatrick, why are you ignoring requests to join the 125 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of H.R.
3279?
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act -
Support HR 732 / S 32 / S 369
Kudos to Mike
Fitzpatrick for being among the 114 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of HR
732.
De-Fund Planned Parenthood
In a 4/13/11 letter to the U.S. House of
Representatives, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, then chair of the USCCB's
Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called for de-funding Planned Parenthood. As per the American Life
League's 2013 Study on Planned Parenthood Federation of America,
"neither the American taxpayer nor healthcare in general benefits by
funding an organization dedicated (by choice) to abortion." Mike Fitzpatrick, will you work to de-fund Planned Parenthood?
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA) - Oppose HR 1755 / S 815
As per the USCCB's 10/31/13 letter to the U.S. Senate, "the USCCB continues to promote the dignity of both work and marriage and to oppose unjust discrimination on any grounds, including those related to homosexual inclination or sexual identity. But we cannot support a bill, like ENDA, that does not justly advance the dignity of all workers and authentic non-discrimination." Mike Fitzpatrick, are you committed to voting AGAINST HR 1755?
Federal Marriage Amendment - Support HJ Res 51
As per the Administrative
Committee of the USCCB, "We offer general support for a Federal
Marriage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as we continue to work to protect
marriage in state legislatures, the courts, the Congress and other appropriate
forums" (Reaffirmed
on 3/14/06). On 7/18/06, a majority of the House voted in favor of HJ Res 88, but a 2/3 majority was needed. Mike Fitzpatrick, you voted AGAINST a Federal Marriage Amendment! You have indicated that you believe that it is sufficient to defend marriage on a state level. Seven and a half years later and with marriage/family under steady attack, can you appreciate that you made the wrong call? Mike Fitzpatrick, will you join the 58 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of H.J. RES. 51?
Health Care Conscience Rights Act - Support HR 940 / S 1204
Kudos go to Mike Fitzpatrick for being among
the 193 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of HR
940.
Marriage and Religious Freedom Act - Support HR 3133/S1808
"Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San
Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee
for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, and Archbishop William Lori of
Baltimore....endorsed the
companion Marriage and Religious Freedom Act...in the U.S. House of Representatives [i.e., HR
3133]" (USCCB
Chairmen Praise Introduction of the ‘Marriage and Religious Freedom Act’ in the
Senate, 12/12/13). Mike Fitzpatrick, why are you ignoring requests to join the 96 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of HR HR
3133?
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Support HR 7 / S 946
As reported by the Pa Catholic Conference, “In congressional testimony, an official of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has voiced the bishops’ support for H.R. 7....The bipartisan bill was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to prevent every federal program from funding abortion and abortion coverage on a permanent basis.” On 1/15/14, HR 7 passed the House Judiciary Committee (cf, LifeSiteNews). Mike Fitzpatrick, why are you ignoring requests to join the 164 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of HR 7?
Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Support HR 1797/ S 1670 / S 886
Kudos to Mike Fitzpatrick for his
favorable vote on 6/18/13.
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - Support HR 3829
As reported by the Pa Catholic Conference, "Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, applauded the January 9 introduction of the bipartisan State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 (H.R. 3829) in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Randy Weber (R-TX). 'The State Marriage Defense Act is a necessary piece of legislation that will prevent the federal government from unjustly disregarding, in certain instances, state marriage laws concerning the definition of marriage,' said Archbishop Cordileone'....He went on to say, 'The Supreme Court’s decision last year in United States v. Windsor, however, requires the federal government to defer to state marriage law, not disregard it'....'State marriage laws defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman deserve respect by the federal government. This bill does that.'" Mike Fitzpatrick, you have heretofore defended your inactions on marriage by claiming it to be a "state" issue. Why on earth are you NOT one of the 38 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of HR 3829?
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - Support HR 3829
As reported by the Pa Catholic Conference, "Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, applauded the January 9 introduction of the bipartisan State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 (H.R. 3829) in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Randy Weber (R-TX). 'The State Marriage Defense Act is a necessary piece of legislation that will prevent the federal government from unjustly disregarding, in certain instances, state marriage laws concerning the definition of marriage,' said Archbishop Cordileone'....He went on to say, 'The Supreme Court’s decision last year in United States v. Windsor, however, requires the federal government to defer to state marriage law, not disregard it'....'State marriage laws defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman deserve respect by the federal government. This bill does that.'" Mike Fitzpatrick, you have heretofore defended your inactions on marriage by claiming it to be a "state" issue. Why on earth are you NOT one of the 38 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of HR 3829?
Questions for Bob
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - Support HR 732 / S 32 / S 369
As the USCCB previously
explained, "a mother in Pennsylvania, where parental involvement is
required, testified before Congress that her daughter was taken without her
knowledge to New Jersey for a secret abortion by the parents of her daughter's
boyfriend.... 'We urge Congress to pass this law to help protect vulnerable
girls from this kind of exploitation'" (USCCB, 4/27/05). Bob Casey, why are you ignoring requests to join the 6 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S.32 and the 28 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S.369?
De-Fund Planned Parenthood
In a 4/13/11 letter to the U.S. House of
Representatives, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, then chairman of the USCCB's
Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called for de-funding Planned Parenthood. As per the American Life
League's 2013 Study on Planned Parenthood Federation of America,
"neither the American taxpayer nor healthcare in general benefits by
funding an organization dedicated (by choice) to abortion." As you identify yourself as “pro life,” Bob Casey, will you work work to de-fund Planned Parenthood?
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA) -
Oppose HR 1755 / S 815
As per its 10/31/13 letter to the U.S. Senate, "the USCCB continues to promote the
dignity of both work and marriage and to oppose unjust discrimination on any
grounds, including those related to homosexual inclination or sexual identity.
But we cannot support a bill, like ENDA, that does not justly advance the
dignity of all workers and authentic non-discrimination." Bob Casey, your co-sponsorship and vote in favor of S 815
led to its passage and helped promote discrimination against people of faith. Disgraceful.
Health Care Conscience Rights Act - Support HR
940 / S 1204
As
per the USCCB, "All House and Senate members should be urged to
support and co-sponsor the Health Care Conscience Rights Act, so our First
Freedom can regain its proper place as a fundamental right protected in our
health care system." As you identify yourself as “pro
life,” Bob Casey, why are you NOT are among the 19 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S
1204?
Marriage and Religious Freedom Act - Support
HR 3133/S1808
"Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San
Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee
for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, and Archbishop William Lori of
Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, expressed
strong support for the Marriage and Religious Freedom Act (S. 1808)" (USCCB
Chairmen Praise Introduction of the ‘Marriage and Religious Freedom Act’ in the
Senate, 12/12/13). Bob Casey, will you reconsider your promotion of changes to the definition of marriage and join the 16 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S1808?
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Support HR 7 / S 946
As reported by the Pa Catholic Conference, “In
congressional testimony, an official of the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops has voiced the bishops’ support for H.R. 7....The bipartisan
bill was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to prevent every federal program
from funding abortion and abortion coverage on a permanent basis.” As you identify yourself as “pro life,”
Bob Casey, why are you NOT among the 24 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of
senate version S
946 - especially when you have no co-sponsors for your own S
142 ?
Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act -
Support HR 1797/ S 1670 / S 886
As per a 6/14/13
letter to the U.S. House of Representatives from Cardinal O'Malley, "I
urge you to support the common-sense reform offered by H.R. 1797." As you identify yourself as “pro life,” Bob Casey, why are you NOT among the 40 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of senate version S. 1670
and NOT among the 34 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of senate version S.
886?
Questions for Pat
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - Support HR 732 / S 32 / S 369
As the USCCB previously
explained, "a mother in Pennsylvania, where parental involvement is
required, testified before Congress that her daughter was taken without her
knowledge to New Jersey for a secret abortion by the parents of her daughter's
boyfriend.... 'We urge Congress to pass this law to help protect vulnerable
girls from this kind of exploitation'" (USCCB, 4/27/05). As you identify yourself as “pro life,” Pat
Toomey, why are your NOT among the 6 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S.32?
Kudos to you for being one of the 28 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S.369.
De-Fund Planned Parenthood
In a 4/13/11 letter to the U.S. House of
Representatives, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, then chairman of the USCCB's
Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called for de-funding Planned Parenthood. As per the American Life
League's 2013 Study on Planned Parenthood Federation of America,
"neither the American taxpayer nor healthcare in general benefits by
funding an organization dedicated (by choice) to abortion." As you identify yourself as “pro life,” Pat Toomey, will you work to de-fund Planned Parenthood?
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA) -
Oppose HR 1755 / S 815
As per its 10/31/13 letter to the U.S. Senate, "the USCCB continues to promote the
dignity of both work and marriage and to oppose unjust discrimination on any
grounds, including those related to homosexual inclination or sexual identity.
But we cannot support a bill, like ENDA, that does not justly advance the
dignity of all workers and authentic non-discrimination." Your vote in favor of S 815
led to its passage and helped promote discrimination against people of faith. Disgraceful.
Health Care Conscience Rights Act - Support HR
940 / S 1204
Kudos to Pat Toomey for being one of the the 19 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S
1204.
Marriage and Religious Freedom Act - Support
HR 3133/S1808
"Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San
Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee
for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, and Archbishop William Lori of
Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, expressed
strong support for the Marriage and Religious Freedom Act (S. 1808)" (USCCB
Chairmen Praise Introduction of the ‘Marriage and Religious Freedom Act’ in the
Senate, 12/12/13). Pat Toomey, why are you ignoring requests to join the 16 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S1808?
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Support HR 7 / S 946
As reported by the Pa Catholic Conference, “In
congressional testimony, an official of the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops has voiced the bishops’ support for H.R. 7....The bipartisan
bill was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to prevent every federal program
from funding abortion and abortion coverage on a permanent basis.” As you identify yourself as “pro life,”
Pat Toomey, why are you ignoring requests to join the 24 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of senate version S
946?
Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act -
Support HR 1797/ S 1670 / S 886
Kudos to Pat Toomey for being among the 40
(as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S. 1670
and the 34 (as of 1/18/14) co-sponsors of S.
886.
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