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Planned Parenthood CEO Contradicts Own Expert

Jun 19, 2013JerryAbortionAbortion, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

The federal government is reversing positions on availability of so-called “emergency contraception” to children. Between new FDA rules and judicial decisions, young girls will be able to buy Plan-B without talking to a pharmacist, getting permission from a parent, or even consulting a doctor; all they have to do is grab a box off the shelf and take it to the drugstore’s cash register.

Planned Parenthood, unsurprisingly, is praising these new developments. There’s a problem, however. There’s seems to be conflict at Planned Parenthood over what emergency contraception actually does.

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How Will Senator Pryor Vote?

Jun 19, 2013Jerry1 CommentAbortionAbortion, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

Senator Mark Pryor

Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives cast a historic vote banning most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point an unborn baby can feel pain.

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Family Council Congratulates Josh Duggar

Jun 19, 2013JerryNewsNews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

On Wednesday Family Council President Jerry Cox issued a statement congratulating Josh Duggar on becoming the new director of Family Research Council Action.

“I’ve known the Duggar family for many years,” Cox said. “Jim Bob and I worked together when he was a state legislator. It’s good to see his son Josh continuing that tradition of Christian service by accepting the job as director of Family Research Council Action. Josh is bright and full of ideas, and I wish him the best as he and his family transition from Arkansas to D.C. We look forward to working with him.”

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