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12.30.09 -- Is gambling expansion on the agenda for the early sessions next week of the PA House and Senate? Congressman and Senators are home for a three-week Christmas break and they would love to hear from you about health care reform. Action Alert

12.24.09 -- Senate passes so-called "health care reform" by a vote of 60-39 - right down party lines. Senator Arlen Specter and Senator Bob Casey, Jr.'s gag gift to Pennsylvanians.

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12.23.09 -- Senator Jim DeMint raises Constitutional Point of Order on the Senate floor against section 3403 in the health care bill which would restrict any future Congresses from considering a bill or resolution that would change the subsection that imposes death panels. Action Alert

12.22.09 -- Was it bribery, diversionary or simply coincidental? Within hours of voting to cut Medicare, use taxpayer dollars to fund abortion and increase the taxes of many Americans, Senators Specter and Casey announced over $100 million in funding for Pennsylvania defense projects. News Release

12.21.09 -- The Democrats held their cloture vote on the health care reform bill at 1:00 a.m. this morning. Obviously, they are so proud of this bill that they hold important votes in the dead of night and are afraid to offer it as a stand alone bill, but instead have attached it to HR 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009. Action Alert

12.19.09 -- Democrats buy off Senator Nelson - get 60th vote required for cloture.
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12.18.09 -- Message to Senator Bob Casey, Jr.: a vote for cloture is a vote for abortion. News Release

12.16.09 -- Senator Bob Casey has been non-committal about his vote on the final health care bill, the farce of global warming and Offutt Air Force Base is being held hostage. Action Alert

12.16.09 -- A 16-year-old Florida lesbian is found guilty of murdering her 15-year-old female classmate when she refused her sexual advances. Is this a hate crime? News Release

12.9.09 -- Climate Change Conference begins in Copenhagen, Senator Nelson's Pro-life amendment to the health care bill is tabled, hate crimes in Pennsylvania. Action Alert

12.2.09 -- Debate on so-called health care continues in the US Senate. State Appropriations Committee scheduled to meet several days before Christmas break. Action Alert

12.1.09 -- Millions of children die in Africa from easily treatable diseases, yet they are ignored as millions of dollars are spent in the same countries on those who have HIV/AIDS. On this World AIDS Day why is the truth being suppressed? News Release

11.30.09 -- Third Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with school and says students cannot sing or play on their instruments traditional Christmas carols nor can they depict Santa Claus or Christmas trees! News Release

11.20.09 -- Procedural vote on Senator Reid's health care bill tomorrow evening. H.B. 745 -- PA Hate Crimes Law voted out of House Judiciary Committee on November 17th.
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11.12.09 -- Senator Harry Reid will bring health care bill up for a vote next week; March on Harrisburg on Saturday; Pastors and leaders to test hate crimes law in Washington, DC on Monday; a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Repentance is planned for November 16th.
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11.7.09 -- Government Takeover of Health Care passes in the House by a vote of 220-215 -- 39 Democrats vote 'No' and one Republican votes 'Yes.' Action Alert

11.7.09 - Vote on Pelosi's 'Health care" bill planned for today. Action Alert

11.5.09 -- Can't be in Washington today? You can still help. Senator Bob Casey wants your thoughts! Scholastic Books promoting homosexuality to elementary students. Action Alert

11.3.09 -- Don't forget to vote today; Nancy Pelosi demands vote on her 'health care' bill by the end of THIS week; rallies in Harrisburg and Washington, DC. Action Alert

10.28.09 -- This is Pornography Awareness Week. Action Alert

10.22.09 -- Defense Authorization Act with hate crimes language passes in the Senate. How long before a Christian is arrested for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a homosexual? In Pennsylvania it took less than two years! News Release Action Alert

10.22.09 -- Ties between Stephen Glassman, Chairman of the PA Human Relations Commission, and Kevin Jennings, former Executive Director of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, and now President Obama's 'safe schools czar cannot be ignored.
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10.19.09 -- Health care vote coming up - Action Alert

10.16.09 -- FDA approves HPV vaccine -- Gardasil -- for boys and young men aged 9-26. This is specifically for genital warts, a sexually transmitted disease! Click here for more details.

0.15.09 -- ACORN will begin receiving taxpayer dollars after midnight October 31st; radical lesbian activist nominated to EEOC; here's a plan to get and keep our US Senators and Congressman's attention. Action Alert

10.13.09 -- Bill to chill the free speech rights of those who believe engaging in homosexual acts are sinful passes in the US House as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act. Next up in the Senate. So-called health care reform bill that will force taxpayers to fund abortions and fine those who do not get insurance is up for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee. Just what did the President promise homosexual activists on Saturday?
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10.7.09 -- Homosexual documentary pushes agenda and fails to outline real danger for those who engage in homosexual activity. News Release

10.6.09 -- Delay in health care bill vote, homosexual march in Washington, DC October 9-11, President Obama to speak at homosexual organization's annual dinner on Saturday, documentary points out bullying of homosexual students but does not include important statistics exposing more deadly aspects of the lifestyle it promotes. Action Alert

10.2.09 -- PA budget still flounders --where are the Blue Dogs?; U.S. Senate Finance Committee poised to vote on Baucus healthcare bill; send all members of the 111th Congress a pink slip; HPV vaccination warning. Action Alert

9.24.09 -- Tomorrow Muslims hold a 'day of prayer' in Washington, D.C.; on October 9-11 homosexual activists gather to organize, strategize and get training to have their demands met, hate crimes bill is moving again. Action Alert

9.24.09 -- Last week the AFL-CIO met in Pittsburgh -- they passed a diversity resolution asking their national and international companies to hire homosexuals and transgenders. As the world looks on, what will this week's G20 Summit bring? News Release

9.18.09 - Bill in State House attacks marriage and supports anti-family and anti-decency organizations; two bills attempt to expand gambling by legalizing table games; US House considers bill that will force schools to tell K-12 students that 'gay is okay' or lose their federal drug free and safe schools money; Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) formally scolded by the US House. Action Alert

9.16.09 -- Bill to repeal federal Defense of Marriage Act has been introduced; has your local newspaper reported on the 912 March on Washington? Action Alert

9.15.09 -- Senator Bob Casey, Jr. joins six other Senators in voting to continue funding ACORN -- totally ignoring its corrupt ways. News Release

9.11.09 -- Thousands of Pennsylvanians join fellow Americans in 912 March on Washington. News Release

9.8.09 -- It appears President Obama has changed course on his speech to America's school children, yet many schools in Pennsylvania and around the nation are refusing to air it. What does your school plan? Action Alert. News Release

9.3.09 -- Pennsylvania budget impasse continues -- will spending be cut and the tax line be held? US Senators and Representatives head back to Washington, DC on September 8th -- have they listened to constituents during the August town hall meetings? President Obama seeks to indoctrinate America's school children -- oops, we mean educate America's school children. Action Alert

8.27.09 -- Why we need to stop the US Senate from ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; is your State Representative opposing the Keystone Exams, if not contact him or her. Action Alert

8.18.09 -- President Obama instructs his Justice Department to file legal papers for repeal of federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). News Release Action Alert

8.14.09 -- Kittanning Town Hall Meeting, like the others across Pennsylvania and the country, confirm that a sleeping giant has been awakened and that ACORN and the unions don't like it. News Release

8.12.09 -- Town hall meetings are becoming more lively. Senator Specter has been confronted with some tough questions and some Congressmen refuse to meet with their constituents! President Obama's political machine Organizing for America and the unions work against real grassroots Americans! Action Alert

8.3.09 -- Senator Specter shouted down at Philadelphia Town Hall Meeting; thank PA Senator Richard Alloway for inviting Pastor Gerry Stotzfoos to pray and US House allocates $2 billion more for 'Cash for Clunkers' program. Action Alert

7.31.09 -- Abortion out then back in House health care reform bill! Senators and Congressmen need to hear from you during their August recess. Action Alert

7.29.09 -- PA Congressman Patrick Murphy (PA-8) is taking the wrong direction in working to overturn the 1993 law which specifically states homosexuals are not eligible to serve in the military. News Release

7.29.09 -- Sonya Sotomayor voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee; five signatures, but only four votes; Marriage Protection Amendment update. Action Alert

7.28.09 -- Today the AFA of PA faxed the four PA Congressmen --Doyle, Holden, Kanjorski and Murtha -- who signed the June 25, 2009 letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi asking that abortion not be considered in the 'health care reform' debate. The letter asked why they did not vote to defund Planned Parenthood when they had the opportunity on July 24. Letter faxed to the Congressman can be found here. News Release

7.27.09 -- PA Human Relations Chairman Stephen Glassman targets the Boy Scouts across the state. News Release

7.24.09 -- So-called 'health care reform' bill mandates abortion; will impose the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) -- the greatest expansion of abortion since Roe v Wade. Action Alert

7.23.09 -- AFA of PA signs onto letters:

1) to Attorney General Eric Holder concerning the need for the administration to expand the prosecution of illegal pornography

2.) to Senators regarding the upcoming confirmation vote of Judge Sonya Sotomayor for United States Supreme Court News Release

7.17.09 -- Senator Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, Jr. vote to extend special legal protections to transgenders, homosexuals, bisexuals, pedophiles, sado-masochists, those engaged in bestiality . . . . News Release

7.16.09 -- Hate crimes vote will be TODAY. Action Alert

7.15.09 -- Senator Harry Reid says he will introduce hate crimes legislation as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act. Vote will probably be before week's end. Obviously there is not enough support to get this passed as a stand alone bill. Action Alert

7.8.09 -- Stop the Hate/Thought Crimes Bill. Action Alert

7.4.09 -- What does the Fourth of July really mean? July 4th Celebration and Christmas equally as important in our nation's past? Do your State Senator and State Representative believe the budget can be balanced and no new taxes need to be levied to do it? Action Alert

7.1.09 -- Allegheny County Council votes 8 - 6 to permit men in women's restrooms and shower facilities because they say the citizens of Allegheny County are not intelligent enough to vote on a referendum to decide the issue themselves. News Release

6.30.09 -- Allegheny County Ordinance 4201-08 is not necessary; it is simply an effort to validate the homosexual lifestyle and will discriminate against those with deeply held religious beliefs that homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism are wrong.
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6.29.09 -- Cap and Trade Tax Increase Passes; Update on Hate Crimes-- Action Alert

6.26.09 -- Vote on huge tax increase 'Cap and Trade Bill' planned for today or tomorrow. Action Alert

6.25.09 -- PA Human Relations Commission Chairman Stephen Glassman has ties to radical homosexual group Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network. AFA of PA asks Governor Rendell to remove Glassman. News Release

6.25.09 -- Pro-life Democrats send letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi saying abortion should not be part of health reform. Click here to see which Pennsylvania Democrats sign onto the letter.

6.19.09 -- Senator Specter's participation in last weekend's Philly Pride Parade and Festival reveals he does not fear Democratic voter retaliation for his open support of the homosexual agenda. News Release

6.12.09-- House Resolution 131 would require the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the national motto "In God We Trust" and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in the new Capitol Visitor Center; is Bus Radio in your schools, hate crimes update and outrageous Foreign Relations Authorization Act passes. Action Alert

6.09.09 -- Ask your State Senator to be a co-sponsor of the Marriage Protection Amendment. Pennsylvania Department of Education works behind the legislators' backs and ties to authorize the implementation of graduation tests. This effort is blocked and SB 281 has been introduced to stop any such future efforts in this attempt. Action Alert

6.6.09 -- D-Day and time to remember and pray for the nation. Action Alert

6.5.09 --Further assault on our nation's school children: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appoints homosexual activist Kevin Jennings to the office of Safe and Drug Free Schools. News Release Action Alert

.28.09 -- Senator Daylin Leach once again proves he is out of step with the majority of Pennsylvanians by introducing a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. News Release

5.26.09 -- President Obama nominates Second Circuit Judge Sonja Sotomayor to replace retiring United States Supreme Court Justice David Souter. News Release

5.26.09 -- California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 8, BUT also says 18,000 homosexual "marriages" performed between June 17 and November 4, 2008 will remain legal. Legal chaos has just been created! News Release

5.19.09 -- Senator John Eichelberger (R-30) announces intention of introducing Marriage Protection Amendment. News Release

5.18.09 -- Primary Election Day tomorrow, PA Marriage Protection Amendment to be Introduced and Taxpayer Protest planned. Action Alert

5.2.09 -- Governor Rendell further distances himself from the majority of Pennsylvanians with his participation in homosexual Equality Forum's "International Equality Dinner " honoring San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome and the New York Times. News Release

4.30.09 -- The AFA of PA joins 21 other pro-family and conservative groups to place ads in major newspapers around the nation. These expose the real people who the Department of Homeland Security now deems as terrorists and asks for three things. News Release

4.30.09 -- Tax dollars help fund homosexual week-long event Equality Forum - - panel discussions on same-sex families and adoption, bisexuality, transgenderism, and other anti-family issues. News Release

4.30.09 -- H.R. 1913 -- the hate crimes bill - passes the U.S. House -- efforts to stop protection for pedophiles is thwarted by Democrats. Thirteen PA Congressmen vote to protect pedophiles and take away the First Amendment rights of those with deeply held religious beliefs that homosexual acts area sinful. News Release

4.29.09 -- With a 'pro-life' senator like Bob Casey, Jr., who needs a pro-abortion senator? Senator Casey sides with abortion advocates and votes to confirm Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as new Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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4.21.09 -- Did Miss California lose her bid to become the next Miss USA because she said she believed marriage should be between one man and one women? She believes so and so does the homosexual judge who asked her the politically charged question. Who really hates? Action Alert

4.20.09 -- Senate Judiciary Committee poised to vote on federal hate crimes bill on April 22. Nomination of pro-abortion Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be voted on in Senate Finance Committee on April 21st. Action Alert

4.17.09 -- Today is the Gay Day of Silence -- the brainchild of the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Watch this powerful video that clearly demonstrates one of the purposes of this "GLSEN Day of Action." The other main purpose for this day is to create political activists of school children by indoctrinating them with the idea that "gay is okay,' completely ignoring the health risks involved with engaging in this lifestyle. The resistance to this day is growing -- on April 16th the Student Council of American River College in Sacramento, California voted 11-5 to officially oppose the Day of Silence. Click here to read their news release.

4.8.09 -- Pastor Rick Warren now says he did not support California's Proposition 8 and apologizes to homosexuals! News Release

4.7.09 -- Is your child's school participating in the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network's Gay Day of Silence on April 17th? Since GLSEN now keeps a secret list of participating schools, you'll have to call your child's school to find out! The AFA of PA joins with a coalition of pro-family organizations asking that parents keep their children home on April 17th, if their child's school is allowing students and/or teachers to participate in the Day of Silence. News Release Action Alert

4.3.09 -- Iowa Supreme Court, in a prime example of judicial activism, unanimously throws out that state's Defense of Marriage Act and legalizes same-sex marriage. News Release

4.2.09 -- President Obama says he wants to rescind the Department of Health and Human Services rules implemented by President Bush which protects medical personnel who refuse to participate in abortion-related activities from discrimination. You can help keep these rules in place by submitting public comment to HHS. Also, have you sent your red envelope yet? Action Alert

4.1.09 -- Two brothers accuse doctor of sexually molesting them when he was their Scout leader two decades ago . . . yes, the Boy Scouts policy banning homosexuals as leaders and members is the right policy. News Release

3.25.09 -- In 1995 President Bill Clinton signed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, but early Senate opposition prevented him from getting the international treaty ratified. Senator Barbara Boxer believes its time has come! Action Alert

3.24.09- H.R. 1388 -- reauthorizes existing 'volunteer' programs and expands the definition of 'volunteer'. Update on 'Card Check."
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3.20.09 -- Radical homosexual special rights bill still in House Appropriations Committee.

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3.11.09 -- By a party line vote, H.B. 300 voted out of House State Government Committee. Now goes to House Appropriations Committee. Action Alert

3.10.09 -- Final vote on the confirmation of David Ogden for Deputy Attorney General is scheduled for Wednesday -- Reasons to oppose this nomination and the nomination of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebeluis for Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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3.9.09 -- Radical homosexual special rights bill is on the fast track for a vote in the House State Government Committee on Wednesday, March 11th. Action Alert

3.9.09 -- President Obama signs executive order to lift ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, thus furthering the gap between the White House and pro-life Americans.

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3.6.09 -- Representative Dan Frankel introduces bill that would add 'sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the PA Human Relations Act and Senator Daylin Leach introduces a physician-assisted suicide bill. Action Alert

3.5.09 -- Pittsburgh Public Schools' new sex ed program includes discussions on 'sexual orientation' and 'gender roles.' The board says they are not promoting or condoning any lifestyle, yet they are giving their stamp of approval upon 'alternative lifestyles' by telling the students that all lifestyles are equal. News Release

2.27.09 -- Today is the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) newest 'Day of Action' -- TransAction Day! Is it happening at a school near you? Additionally, did you know that your tax dollars were used to help fund a homosexual activism summit for high school students in Carlisle yesterday? Action Alert News Release

2.26.09 -- David Ogden voted out of Senate Judiciary Committee, vote before full Senate soon; 2009 Omnibus passes without pro-life riders which have historically been part of the enormous spending bill. Action Alert

2.26.09 -- AFA of PA thanks Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino for standing for life and the family. News Release

2.25.09 -- Upcoming vote in Senate Judiciary Committee on two anti-family, anti-life nominees -- Dawn Johnsen and David Ogden. Action Alert

2.13.09 -- So-called "Stimulus" bill passes in the House by a party line vote with all Republicans and seven Democrats voting "No" and in the Senate by a similar party line vote with three Republicans voting with the Democrats and two Independents for passage. Senator Arlen Specter was one of the three Republicans to vote 'yes' -- for this, Pennsylvanians apologize to America. News Release

2.11.09 -- Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and County Council invited to watch "Speechless" tonight on Channel 40. This documentary helps highlight what will happen in Allegheny County if Ordinance 4201-08 passes. News Release

2.10.09 --Waynesboro Area School board votes to ignore what is best for their students. News Release

2.9.09 -- Senator Specter says he will side with Democrats on "stimulus" bill. Action Alert

2.5.09- Anti-Christian components in "stimulus" bill. Action Alert

2.5.09 -- President Obama's nominee for Deputy Attorney General defends child porn; sign the FOCA petition; Freedom First Act. Action Alert

2.3.09 -- State College Mayor Bill Welch once again attempts to undermine traditional marriage by calling Pennsylvania's DOMA dumb. News Release

2.2.09 -- Senate 'Stimulus' Packet -- a debt our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be paying. Action Alert

1.29.09 -- "Pro-Life" Senator Bob Casey votes against amendment to reinstate Mexico City Policy thus giving his stamp of approval upon tax payer dollars being spent to fund overseas abortions. News Release

1.28.09 - "Stimulus" bill passes the House by a vote of 244 - 188. All Republicans and 11 Democrats voted 'NO' on the bill. Roll call. Action Alert

1.27.09 -- Debate on H.R. 1 -- the economic stimulus packet begins today -- one day earlier than expected. Action Alert Pennsylvania Congressman Paul Kanjorski rips the stimulus bill saying, "I think we've lost our way in a way ... We shouldn't be pressed by these silly deadlines like, you know, what makes [the] Presidents Day holiday so important for us to get out of town?" Click here to read full article.

1.26.09 -- This week is the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network's 'No Name Calling Week' . . . nice sounding, but what is really behind it? Action Alert

1.23.09 -- Late in the afternoon without the presence of the media or cameras, President Obama rescinds the Mexico City Policy. The result will be millions of American taxpayer dollars used to fund overseas abortion. America will once again export abortion. Click here to read the full story.

1.22.09 -- This is the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion in all 50 states. The Mexico City Policy prevents the use of taxpayer dollars to fund overseas abortions. President Obama has said he will rescind this policy. Three of Pennsylvania's 16 Congressman have signed a bi-partisan letter asking him to reconsider his decision. News Release

1.22.09 -- Congressman John Murtha offers to house Guantanamo Bay prisoners in his district, if President Obama closes the prison. Apparently he's forgetting these people want to kill Americans! News Release

1.20.09 -- Waynesboro Area School District (Franklin County) is poised to vote on the formation of a Gay Straight Alliance, but what tactics are they using? News Release

1.19.09 -- Boy Scout Troop 358 of the Cradle of Liberty Scout Council will be the only Boy Scout troop to participate in the Inaugural Parade. But do they know what President-elect Obama stands for? Do they know he supports ordinances such as the one being used to evict them from their headquarters in Philadelphia? News Release

1.19.09 -- What evidence is there that Rev. Martin Luther King would support so-called 'gay rights'? News Release

1.16.09 -- Seventy-eight Congressman urge President-elect Obama not to overturn Reagan-era Mexico City Policy which prohibits taxpayer dollars from going to abortion-performing organizations in other countries. Three of Pennsylvania's 19 Congressman sign the letter: Congressman Jason Altmire, Congessman Joe Pitts, and Congressman Glenn Thompson Click here to read the letter.

1.15.09- Allegheny County trying to force homosexual, bisexual, transgender lifestyle on its citizens. News Release

1.12.09 -- Has Svonavec, Inc., the owners of the Flight 93 crashsite and the surrounding 275 acres, been demonized during the process to obtain the property? Will the cross, which is currently part of the Temporary Memorial, remain as part of the final Flight 93 National Memorial? News Release Action Alert

1.7.09 -- Even before they are sworn in for the new legislative term, State Senator Ferlo (D-38) has asked his colleagues to make passage of a hate crimes bill their top priority.
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