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Visiting Legislators: “We have government by the majority who participate”
May 21, 2013
Catholic advocates in Pennsylvania have been growing in number and becoming agents for change in laws that respect life, support Catholic education, uphold religious liberty and more. As Catholics we have a moral obligation to get involved with the public debate. When we fulfill this
Continue Reading →“Yes” on HB 818 Without Amendments: The Pro-Life Vote
May 20, 2013
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) specifically allows states to prohibit providers that participate in the insurance marketplace from covering elective abortions. To assure that elective abortion is not included in the federal exchange in Pennsylvania, the Commonw
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PCHA Receives Papal Blessing
May 17, 2013
The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association has received a blessing from Pope Francis to mark its 50th anniversary year. It reads “His Holiness Francis cordially imparts the requested Apostolic Blessing to Sister Clare Christi Schiefer, PSF, President, and the Pennsylvania Cath
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Reauthorize ESEA for Non-Public School Students
May 16, 2013
Currently, students and teachers in non-public schools are not receiving their fair share of funding from the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for Title I-A (tutoring services for academically struggling students), or for Title II-A (professional development oppor
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Informing Your Conscience in “Off-Year” Elections
May 14, 2013
Elections in odd numbered years are sometimes described as “off year.” Instead of voting for a prominent national office, governor, Congress or the state legislature, we elect municipal officials and “lesser known” statewide offices. On May 21, 2013, registered Democrats and Republica
Continue Reading →Pro-Life Bill Passes Senate Committee
May 07, 2013
House Bill 818, which passed the full House in late April, was voted out of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today by a vote of 9 to 5. View the committee vote here. The bill now proceeds to the full Senate for a vote. Send a message to your senator in support of this common
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Happy Birthday, EITC! 12 Years of School Choice Opportunities
May 07, 2013
Thanks to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, more than 40,000 students each year are able to choose the school that best fits their needs. Students from around the Commonwealth were at the state Capitol today for the annual EITC birthday party and to thank legislat
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