By
David E. Smith
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05.14.15
As you may know, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 242-184 yesterday to pass a bill to to extend federal protections for preborn children who are 20 weeks fetal age or more, and who are capable of experiencing excruciating pain. The bill is called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), and it’s chief sponsor is U.S. Representative Trent Franks (R-AZ).
By
David E. Smith
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04.22.15
How did they vote?
This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 34 to 19 to pass SB 1564 — the onerous re-write of the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act. This bill broadly defines “health care,” “health care personnel,” and “health care...
By
Monte Larrick
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03.14.15
Joe and Ann Schiedler of the Pro Life Action League are concerned about two new bills gaining traction in the Illinois General Assembly. HB 4013 would remove all restrictions on taxpayer funded abortions. SB 1654 would drastically weaken the right...
By
Fran Eaton
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03.12.15
Illinois doctors, nurses and medical personnel could be forced to make ethical choices between serving God and obeying the State with a bill being considered in the Illinois Senate.
Imagine for an instance that you’re a neurologist, and a patient...
By
Fran Eaton
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02.04.15
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 239-186 to repeal Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act with no Democrat votes in support. Three Illinois Republicans sent out explanations for their votes immediately after casting them.
Illinois U.S. Representative Bob Dold (IL-10) was...
By
Laurie Higgins
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01.27.15
Doggedly committed to pro-homoeroticism, lesbian activist State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) has resurrected the dangerous “Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act,” which seeks to prohibit minors from receiving any counseling that involves efforts to change homoerotic desire, homoerotic activity, gender-confused feelings, and...
By
Monte Larrick
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01.21.15
On January 15th, Pastors and church leaders from all around the state gathered in Capitol Rotunda in Springfield to pray for our elected officials – name by name – for guidance, wisdom, and conviction for the upcoming legislative session. See...
By
Kathy Valente
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01.12.15
Today in Springfield, Bruce Rauner took the oath of office to become the 42nd Governor of Illinois. This coming Wednesday, state lawmakers will be sworn in for the 99th session of the Illinois General Assembly. Last week in Washington D.C.,...
01.09.15
A Streator family — including their special needs son — are featured in a new video that shines a spotlight on combating fraud and abuse in state Medicaid and welfare programs.
Produced by the Foundation for Government Accountability, a free...
01.06.15
See what bills the legislatures in Springfield and DC are considering that effect the family. And also express your views to your legislators through our take action center.
By
Monte Larrick
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11.17.14
Money matters will likely outweigh social issues during the Illinois General Assembly’s Fall Veto Session. The push to keep the Democratic approved 67-percent state income tax increase in place is expected to heat up during the six day period that...
By
Laurie Higgins
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11.06.14
Residents of California’s 52nd Congressional District were just confronted with the choice between Democratic incumbent Scott Peters and homosexual “pro-choice” Republican challenger Carl DeMaio, whom the GOP establishment vigorously supported. Not only is DeMaio openly homosexual—which is no problem for House Speaker John Boehner who campaigned for him—but according to multiple accusations, DeMaio has a peculiar practice of engaging in semi-public self-pleasuring. According to Slate Magazine, a third man has recently come forward alleging sexually inappropriate conduct on the part of DeMaio:
10.03.14
Below is the IFI Voter guide broken down by congressional district, the full version can be found HERE.
Voter Guide Breakouts:
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By
David E. Smith
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10.02.14
October 7th is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming November 4th General Election Just think about how many people you know who have moved or changed their name and need to re-register. Think of how many...