Author Archive: Caffeinated Thoughts
South Carolina Moves to Protect Infants Born Alive
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina House voted today 107-0 to require protection for infants born alive as a result of a failed abortion attempt. The bill, based on Americans United for Life’s (AUL) model language, previously passed the Senate 27-3. It now will go through a third reading and then on to Governor Nikki [...]
The FAMiLY LEADER Endorses Pro-Family Candidates for Iowa Republican Primary
Pleasant Hill, Iowa. – The FAMiLY LEADER announces their endorsements of nine pro-family, pro-constitutional candidates for the June 5th Iowa Republican primary. The following new candidates have secured the endorsement of The FAMiLY LEADER because of their proven ability to lead and stand firm for constitutional, conservative pro-family principles. Joan Acela: House District 25 Dennis [...]
Charlotte Lozier Institute Unveils New Website
Washington, D.C. – Today the Charlotte Lozier Institute, the education and research arm of Susan B. Anthony List, unveiled its new web site at www.lozierinstitute.org. The web site will be a hub for research and public policy analysis on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States and nations around the world. The [...]
Rand Paul at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kickoff
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) was the keynote speaker at Friday night’s Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Annual Spring Kickoff. Here is video of his speech courtesy of The Iowa Republican: Here is part one: Here is part two: Link to this post!
Health Care and the Problem of Overdiagnosis
By John Hendrickson As the future of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) awaits its judgment by the United States Supreme Court, policymakers and individuals need to begin looking at different policies and ideas to not only reduce the cost of health care, but also improve the quality of service. In Over-Diagnosed: Making [...]
Steve King: Telemed Abortions Threaten and Endanger Women
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King (R-IA) released the following statement today after introducing the “Telemedicine Safety Act.” The bill cuts off public funding to abortion clinics, like Planned Parenthood, across the country for telemedicine abortions. Telemed abortions involve dispensing powerful and dangerous abortion drugs, like RU-486, without a doctor present. The drug is administered after [...]
SBA List Endorses Sarah Steelman for U.S Senate
Washington, DC ─ Today the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund, a national pro-life political action committee, announced its endorsement of Sarah Steelman for U.S. Senate in Missouri. “There could not be a more clear contrast between an authentic advocate for women like Sarah Steelman and EMILY’s List darling Senator Claire McCaskill,” said Susan B. [...]
Christie Vilsack: Against Government Efficiency on Her Government Efficiency Tour While Ducking Questions
By Jimmy Centers In case you missed it, Christie Vilsack came out against government efficiency on her government efficiency tour, which continues across Iowa’s 4th Congressional District today. Vilsack read prepared remarks stating she was opposed to a proposed USDA rule that would save taxpayer dollars and make poultry inspections more efficient. The “poultry slaughter [...]
TABOR: A Pro-Growth Solution for Iowa
By John Hendrickson Across the nation, Governors and state Legislators are confronted with the task of implementing sound economic policies that will both attract businesses and create jobs. The difficulty of this responsibility has increased in the aftermath of the weak recovery from the “Great Recession,” as unemployment remains high, and states as well as [...]
Matt Strawn to Chair GOPAC-Iowa Effort
Washington, DC – GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli today announced that Iowa businessman and former chairman of the Iowa Republican Party, Matt Strawn, will chair GOPAC’s effort in the Hawkeye State this election season. “Matt is a nationally-recognized leader for his monumental work in rebuilding and revitalizing the Iowa GOP,” said Donatelli. “Under his leadership, Iowa [...]
