Tag Archives: Obamacare

For Thee But Not For Me (Ctd)

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

Cardinal Séan O’Malley , one of the leading figures in the US Roman Catholic hierarchy, blogs: The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this week upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s “mandate” requiring adult Americans to purchase health care. The … Continue reading →

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“Religious Freedom”

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

From The New York Times: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan on Friday helped kick off a national campaign opposing President Obama’s health care mandates and other government policies that Roman Catholic leaders say threaten their religious freedom… The bishops timed the … Continue reading →

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Hatch, Back?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Andrew Stuttaford

As Orrin Hatch is forced to face a primary challenge, here’s a little reminder from 2009 about the (very) long-serving senator’s attitude towards taxpayers’ money: WASHINGTON — Backed by some of the most powerful members of the Senate, a little-noticed … Continue reading →

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