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On the Horizon: Week of August 2
Kagan’s nomination will likely be taken up by the entire Senate next week, and, as of now, four Republicans have declared that they will vote for her. Those four are: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Indiana). -
July 2010
On the Horizon: Week of July 26
Some of our Hill friends speculate that the Democrats want to wait until after the November elections (and possible loss of their majority in the House) to begin a “lame duck” session in which to try to push through all of their legislative “wish list” before handing over power. -
July 2010
“Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”: How a Repeal of the Law Would Affect Our Troops
The battle over this policy is important not only for those serving our country in uniform, but also in a broader cultural sense. Activists know that if they can manipulate a policy change to force homosexuality into the military, it will raise issues that will lead to the ultimate goal — overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). -
July 2010
On the Horizon with CWALAC
This weekly legislative update tells you what's "on the horizon" for our legislative staff for the week of July 19-23, 2010. -
July 2010
Bad Romance: Donald Berwick and the UK’s Health Care System
The White House announced the recess appoint of Donald Berwick as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Berwick’s self-proclaimed “romance” with the United Kingdom’s (UK) current health care system raises serious concerns. -
July 2010
Planned Parenthood: Emptying Wombs & Wallets
Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director who had a change of heart and is now pro-life, says, “It’s a very lucrative business, and that’s why they want to increase numbers.” -
June 2010
Will the President Apply Consistent Standards to His Own Supreme Court Nominee?
The Senate Judiciary Committee should be prepared to ask pointed questions of Elena Kagan about her views on key issues and her judicial philosopohy. -
June 2010
Mother's Day in Jeopardy
As we prepare to honor the women God has chosen to rear and nurture us, plans are in the works to ratify a United Nations treaty that would undermine and demean the traditional role of women. -
May 2010
Final Push to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America has this one minute commentary on the Senate's proposed health care overhaul bill which, if passed, could open the door to taxpayers subsidizing abortions for any reason. -
March 2010
Project 535: CWA Members in D.C.
There is a tendency, many believe, for those inside the Beltway to become engulfed by the “D.C. Bubble” and lose touch with the America outside of Washington. Thanks to Project 535, lawmakers are reminded that they are representing actual people, not just working for themselves. -
March 2010
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