Year: 2012

U.S. rams through its Birth Control Mandate at the UN

~ Pharmer

Friday Fax: US Bullies “Contraceptive Mandate” on International Community.

Obama will bend over for other nations on such things as national security, but his birth control-abortion-sterilization mandate is non-negotiable.

Using a thing mechanism called the Chairman’s text, which allows next to no time for other delegates to view the contents or comment on it, the views of the U.S. on “reproductive rights” were formed into a U N Resolution on Maternal Mortality. This year the limited meeting for other nations to comment was also held off site at the U.S. mission. (Does this seem similar to the Obama Care legislative process?)

Developing nations rejected another document, from the U.S. on the Status of Women, over similar language that they felt would expand the push for abortion. This is regarded as backlash against the U.S. due to its method of pushing through the Obama birth control agenda in the Maternal Mortality resolution.

Photo-op in Cushing Oklahoma- Obama to authorize HALF of the Keystone Pipeline

~ Pharmer

UPDATE 2-Obama to push US agencies on south Keystone line | Reuters.

Obama appears to think that Americans are stupid. He’s photo-opping today, down in Cushing Oklahoma, to announce that he will prioritize authorization of the southern half of the Keystone pipeline.

Exactly what good is half of the pipeline to Trans Canada can be left up to the Democrats. Only they could come up with a reason why the company would bother to invest in half of the pipeline with no guarantee that they would be allowed to complete it.

Note: Trans Canada has not yet applied to build the Southern leg of the Keystone pipeline and the northern section is being blocked by “concerns” about aquifers below the construction site in Nebraska.

Democrats Cheat Randall Terry Out of Delegates

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Democratic Party ignores primary vote, denies Randall Terry delegates | LifeSiteNews.com.

Randall Terry took 18% of the Democrat vote in Oklahoma, making him eligible to seat 6 delegates. Trav Robertson, executive director of the state’s democrat party, says that since the candidate is not a bonafide democrat, his delegates will be awarded to Barack Obama.

Oklahoma offered up several primary opponents to Obama this year, and together they took a majority of the popular vote. Unfortunately, as far as the state’s democrats are concerned, it doesn’t matter.

Randall Terry will be running in Alaska, Kansas and Wyoming. He hasn’t decided whether he will contest the decision to deny him delegates.

Michelle: teaching her kids South Chicago Values

~ Pharmer

Oh GOODY!!

Michelle Obama: We Teach Our Kids South Chicago Values | RealClearPolitics.

<-- click it and laugh Psssst.. do you think Michelle has any idea that Chicago has a reputation for corruption? What she was trying to say is that she gives her kids chores to do and doesn't want them made too uppity by having the conveniences of the White House. On the other hand, those million dollar spring breaks and other vacations are just Routine South Side of Chicago fare.

ACLJ files First Private Lawsuit Filed Against Contraception Mandate

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First Private Lawsuit Filed Against Contraception Mandate.

O’Brien Industrial Holdings LLC, in Missouri, is chaired by Frank O’Brien, and underneath that entity is a group of mining, exploratory and processing companies. The mission statement at the corporate website is summarized: “to make our labor a pleasing offering to the Lord while enriching families and society. O’Brien is an entrepreneur whose faith drives him to do much more than the mere ritual that Obama would permit.
Unlike Obama’s “freedom of worship” idea, the First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, which is belief that governs activities 24/7.
ACLJ’s Frank Manion, who represents O’Brien and his company, said:“The HHS contraception mandate tells people like Frank O’Brien that they have to choose between conducting their business in a manner consistent with their moral values, or conducting their business in a manner consistent with the government’s values. The constitution does not allow the government to impose such a choice.”
Prayers for the success of this lawsuit against the tyrannical Obama regime.

Obama Extends HHS Mandate, Sneaks News Out on Friday

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Ed Morrissey at Hot Air is pointing out that insurance companies have not jumped for joy at the new birth control, abortion, and sterilization mandate that Obama is forcing on them. They know that it’s not really revenue neutral, especially up front, when they have to fork over one hundred percent of the costs. The supposed savings by preventing pregnancies are theoretical. Consider also that the pill induces conditions in women which require more medical attention: metabolic disorders and thromboembolic events, among others. No insurance companies have indicated an expectation of savings from Obama’s mandate.
The Hill brings up the point that no insurance coverage is free. The final cost is always coming from the total benefits package offered to the employee. If health insurance costs more, then less salary is offered.
There is also the issue of self insured employers. Many Catholic institutions are self insured, and one of the reasons for this originally could have been to avoid taking part in larger insurance pools that covered services which are not in line with Catholic teaching. Another reason would be cost containment.

THe HHS is is overturning doctrines of more than one Religion with this mandate. It might take a bit of time for the full response to come in.
Insurance companies are wondering what new unfunded mandates Obama will be imposing on them.

Tina Korbe has announced the St Patrick’s day/ March madness document dump from the White House. There is the advance notice of proposed rule making on preventative services policy quietly slipped out on Friday night when no one is looking. You should have heard about this in normal news venues so that you could have an opportunity to comment on the HHS rules expanding the mandate for coverage of birth control, abortion, and sterilizations.
Obama and Sebelius really don’t want to consider your opinions, and this is the reason for dribbling out the news when everyone is ready for a party weekend.
Yes the expanded mandate will cover Sandra Fluke’s apparent wild sex life at the university. Student insurance will be required, that offers free birth control, abortions and sterilizations. The Universities will of course have to cover the insurance and pass the costs to the students as part of tuition and fees.

Certain Preventative Services under the Health Care Act (extending birth control mandate)

Obamacare “fact” sheet.

Buying Sandra Fluke’s birth control.

Where you will go to Comment. Bring your rule number with you.