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Pennsylvania Pro-Life Online News from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
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 A twice-monthly publication of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation/4800 Jonestown Rd., Suite 102/Harrisburg, PA/17109/717-541-0034.
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| PAC Makes Recommendations for Election |
The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Political Action Committee recommends the following statewide judicial candidates for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 8th. Vic Stabile for Superior Court Anne Covey for Commonwealth Court In addition, the Political Action Committee recommends a "yes" vote to retain Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin, Superior Court Judge Mary Jane Bowes, and Commonwealth Court Judge Robin Simpson.
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Organizing Buses for the March for Life?
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 If you're organizing buses for the March for Life in
Washington, D.C., be sure to let us know the time and location of your departure.
We often get calls and emails from Pennsylvanians looking for a ride to the march.
Email your bus information to lifelines@paprolife.org. Be sure to include your city
and county. Thanks for making the March for Life a grand success!
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Town Hall Meeting Brings Pro-Life Message to Franklin County
| State Senator Richard Alloway hosted a town hall meeting recently in Chambersburg. Executive Director Michael Ciccocioppo, Legislative Director Charlene Bashore, and Education Director Maria Vitale covered topics ranging from the anti-life elements of health care reform to the latest pro-life legislation in Congress and the state legislature. Plans are being made for next year's town hall tour by staff members of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation. If you or your group would like to host a pro-life town hall in the spring, please contact Mr. Ciccocioppo at ciccocioppo@paprolife.org or call him at 717-541-0034.
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Former Planned Parenthood Director Welcomes Investigation
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The former director of a Texas Planned Parenthood center welcomes the Congressional investigation into allegations of impropriety at Planned Parenthood. Abby Johnson, now a pro-life advocate, believes there is merit in probing Planned Parenthood's use of taxpayer dollars. You can read Abby's column at http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_48/abby_johnson_planned_parenthood_probe_good_first_step-209776-1.html?zkPrintable=true .
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Some Planned Parenthood Workers Object to Abortion Mandate
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Two Planned Parenthood officials have pulled their facilities out of Planned Parenthood because of the organization's abortion mandate. Planned Parenthood is trying to expand its abortion empire by mandating abortion at all of its affiliates. But not all involved with Planned Parenthood agree with the mandate. You'll find more on the story at http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/news/2011/10/planned-parenthood's-"harmful-impact"-on-womens-health-care/#more-5667 /
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Bravo 40 Days for Life!
| Hundreds of mothers have changed their minds about abortion thanks to the latest 40 Days for Life campaign. You can read about the success stories at http://www.lifenews.com/2011/10/24/40-days-for-life-sees-361-moms-change-their-mind-on-abortion/ � .
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Pro-Life Aristotle
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The National Review Online has a fascinating interview with an adoptee who became a
pro-life philosophy professor. This academic offers a host of convincing arguments about why
abortion is wrong.
You'll find the interview at
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/280535/pro-life-aristotle-interview?pg=1 .
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| Chapter Information from Around the State | |
Lancaster County--Lindsey Hoban, soon to be Lindsey Tice, is an attorney in Philadelphia with a
heart for pro-life ministry and for equipping Christians and lay persons on the topic of abortion.
Lindsey came to Westminster Presbyterian Church on Oct. 2nd to equip those who attended with
knowing how to defend your pro-life message in 30 seconds or less. We had about 40 individuals
from all ages who left knowing how to defend their pro-life position. It was an interactive lecture/
discussion where she gave detailed handouts and showed different video clips from
"Inside the Womb" and "Blood Money." All upcoming chapter events will be posted on
Lancaster Right to Life's Facebook page.
Lancaster County Right to Life President Abigail Kiehl and Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
Board member Cindy Rearick will be the featured speakers at a pro-life event at Messiah College
Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Boyer 235. The title of the presentation is
"Abortion: God's Heartbreak."
Lansdowne - Delaware County residents, please join your pro-life neighbors and the
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation on Saturday, November 19th to explore the benefits a local
chapter of PPLF in your community. This informational gathering, scheduled for 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
is free and open to all. So bring a friend and come learn how you can support the local pro-life effort!
(Refreshments will be served). Location: The "Bany" Room of Lansdowne Public Library;
55 S. Lansdowne Avenue; Lansdowne, PA 19050. RSVP by November 5th to Wilson@paprolife.org or 215-485-6683.
Erie--People for Life's annual Christmas get-together will be held on Saturday, December 3 from
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Church Community Center, 139 W. 24th St., Erie
Everyone is welcome, and you are invited.
Call 814-882-1333 if you would like to attend.
Meat and beverages will be provided.
If possible, bring a tureen or some other type of food to share.
Donations of clothing (newborn to 12 years) and toys for needy
families will be collected. Agnes Priscaro will distribute donated items through MHEDS
(Multi-Cultural Health Education Delivery System) of Erie.
Live in Southeast PA? Contact SE Regional Coordinator Heather Wilson to find out more about joining a chapter in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia County. You can reach Heather by e-mail at wilson@paprolife.org.
Live in the Southwest? If you'd like to become involved in a chapter, contact Development Director Bryce McMinn, who serves as a liaison with chapters in southwest and midwest Pennsylvania. You can reach Bryce at 74 Oak Spring Road, Suite 101; Washington, PA 15301; Work Phone: 724-228-1162; Cell Phone: 412-835-2812; E-Mail: mcminn@paprolife.org .
If you live in another part of the state and you'd like to get involved in a local chapter, contact Executive Director Michael Ciccocioppo at ciccocioppo@paprolife.org or by phone at 717-541-0034.
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| A New Way to Donate Now to Stop the Abortion Agenda |
This is a critical time for the pro-life movement! We can stop the abortion agenda, but we need your help to do it! Please choose one of the following options to make a donation now:1. Click on the link www.paprolife.org/donate , and complete the online donation form using your credit card. 2. Use the Internet browser on your cell phone to log on to: paprolife.mobi , then click on the donate link. A mobile version of our online donation page will display. 
3. Take a picture of the Quick Response Code (see picture) on your Web-enabled smart phone. An option to go to our donation URL should pop up. You can just enter the required information to make a donation.
Note: Some phones running on the Android platform already have a built-in Quick Response Code scanner, but if not, download a barcode scanner from the Android Market. If you have an iPhone, you'll also need to download a barcode scanner from the App Store. If you have a BlackBerry and are using BBM 5.0 or later, you should have a scanner option in your Messenger menu or find one in App World. Once you have the reader, it is easy and secure to make donation.
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