Judge tosses suit against Obama health care plan

The Associated Press:

"A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit claiming that President Barack Obama's requirement that all Americans have health insurance violates the religious freedom of those who rely on God to protect them.

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler in Washington dismissed a lawsuit filed by the American Center for Law and Justice, a Christian legal group founded by evangelist Pat Robertson, on behalf of five Americans who can afford health insurance but have chosen for years not to buy it."

Priests being told to preach against Healthcare reform

From Daily Kos:

The US Catholic Conference of Bishops is telling priests to oppose health care reform in upcoming weekly masses with both leaflets and in sermons - by saying that it will provide for abortions.

This is a lie and a shame for all Catholics and people who view providing basic health care to the 47 million without health care in the US a moral obligation.

Sebelius: No public abortion funding in health care bill

WASHINGTON -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius pledged Sunday that President Barack Obama will support barring public funding for abortion in any health care overhaul legislation.

"That's exactly what the president said and I think that's what he intends, that the bill he signs will do," she said on ABC's "This Week."

Currently, federal money can only be used for abortions that deal with pregnancies resulting from rape, incest or that endanger the mother's life.

"There's no intent to change the language that's in the current Medicaid statute, which has been there for years and provides insurance to millions of Americans," Sebelius said Sunday.

The Moral Imperative of Full Coverage for All Americans

Rev. Jim Wallis was on the Ed Show tonight. He came right out and supported healthcare for ALL:

“The Faith Community wants full, accessible coverage for all of god’s children. We have to make sure everyone is covered. And we have to start telling the truth.”

The Moral Imperative of Full Coverage for All Americans | Politicususa.com

Rachel Maddow: Interview with Former Christian Activist, Frank Schaeffer: Right-Wing Healthcare Violence

Rachel interviews Frank Schaeffer, reformed co-founder of the religious right, who paints a chilling picture of potential right-wing violence against President Obama and other elected leaders.

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