Tag Archives: Pat Quinn
Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell.
Some in our culture now openly talk about children as obstacles to personal freedom and fulfillment. Scripture offers a much different view: “Children are a heritage from the LORD…” — Psalm 127:3 How we view God and the value of human life will shape how we view parenting. Children are not burdens. They are blessings. Love them. Teach them. Treasure them.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture
Tagged Flag Day, National Kids Day, Pat Quinn, President Bill Clinton, President George Bush, Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard
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Tax Dollars Doubled for Vasectomies and IUD’s
On September 15, 2014, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will close public comment period on a proposed policy that will increase the state’s Medicaid coverage of long-term birth control.
Despite a deepening state budget crisis, Governor Pat Quinn and his administration hope to not only double the amount Medicaid (i.e., you) pays for vasectomies and intrauterine devices, but pay healthcare providers in advance.
A vasectomy, which sterilizes a male, commonly costs between $350 and $1000. An IUD, which is inserted into a woman’s uterus to remain between five and ten years, costs between $500 and $1500.…
Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture
Tagged Brigid Leahy, Jeanette Badrov, Julie Hamos, Pat Quinn
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Marriage: The Real Fight Has Just Begun
Marriage is very important to me. Personally, it is a covenant that I made with my wife of over 35 years. It is a sacred trust between the two of us but it is more than that. Marriage plays a significant part in the health of our society and the future of our children. This is why I have fought so hard to preserve the traditional definition of marriage.
Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture
Tagged DOMA, Ed Sullivan, Michael Madigan, Pat Quinn, Ron Sandack, Tom Cross
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