The clock is turning past 2am, and we still have three or four articles to edit, then the long process of placing and copy-editing begins.
As I reflect on the previous seven hours, Kathleen is clearly the driving force of tonight's issue. She tirelessly worked on almost 90% of our content making sure it was edited and sent to Brandon for placement. Brandon always works hard and late into the night ensuring that the Rover looks great and is sent to the printers. These are the people who give it all each Production night to ensure a quality product.
Atta-a-boys all around.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Catholic Advocacy Wrong?
Democratic Representative Lynn Woolsey is calling for the IRS to investigate the Catholic Church's tax-exempt status following their advocacy calling for a ban on federal funding for abortions in the new health care bill.
The real money quote: “They seemed to dictate the finer points of the amendment, and managed to bully members of Congress to vote for added restrictions on a perfectly legal surgical procedure. And this political effort was subsidized by taxpayers, since the Council enjoys tax-exempt status.”
That's right, according to Rep. Woolsey, abortion is a surgical procedure. Babies have been so dehumanized, it's the equivalent of having a tumor removed. Wow.
More: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/faith/2009/11/house_democrat_investigate_cat.html
The real money quote: “They seemed to dictate the finer points of the amendment, and managed to bully members of Congress to vote for added restrictions on a perfectly legal surgical procedure. And this political effort was subsidized by taxpayers, since the Council enjoys tax-exempt status.”
That's right, according to Rep. Woolsey, abortion is a surgical procedure. Babies have been so dehumanized, it's the equivalent of having a tumor removed. Wow.
More: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/faith/2009/11/house_democrat_investigate_cat.html
Monday, November 9, 2009
Abortion and the Health Care Bill
This past Saturday, the House passed a new Health Care Act extending coverage to 98% of Americans 220-215 (one Republican voted for the measure). Included in the final passage of the Bill was the so-called Stupak Amendment (named after Rep. Stupak (D) of Michigan). The amendment "not only prohibits abortion coverage in the public insurance option included in the House bill. It would also prevent private plans from offering coverage for abortion services if they accept people who are receiving government subsidies."
The amendment passed 240-194 [all 176 Republicans and 64 Democrats], however lawmakers already are moving to strip the amendment from the compromise version.
“I am confident that when it comes back from the conference committee that that language won't be there,” Wasserman Schultz said during an appearance on MSNBC. “And I think we're all going to be working very hard, particularly the pro-choice members, to make sure that's the case.” Wasserman Schultz is the Democratic Chief Deputy WHIP.
The Senate currently is considering its version of the health care bill, of which Joe Lieberman has stated he will not vote for if it kills the private insurance industry. If the Senate manages to pass a bill, the House version and Senate version would then be reconciled. It is here that the Stupak Amendment would be stripped or neutered.
Our work as Pro-Life Catholics is far from over.
The amendment passed 240-194 [all 176 Republicans and 64 Democrats], however lawmakers already are moving to strip the amendment from the compromise version.
“I am confident that when it comes back from the conference committee that that language won't be there,” Wasserman Schultz said during an appearance on MSNBC. “And I think we're all going to be working very hard, particularly the pro-choice members, to make sure that's the case.” Wasserman Schultz is the Democratic Chief Deputy WHIP.
The Senate currently is considering its version of the health care bill, of which Joe Lieberman has stated he will not vote for if it kills the private insurance industry. If the Senate manages to pass a bill, the House version and Senate version would then be reconciled. It is here that the Stupak Amendment would be stripped or neutered.
Our work as Pro-Life Catholics is far from over.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
An Excellent Piece
My dad sent me this piece in the Weekly Standard and written by Charles Krauthammer. It's an interesting presentation of a theory in which Krauthammer ties together Obama's foreign and domestic policies so that it suggests the this "neoliberalism" seeks to weaken America purposely both here and abroad because we lack the moral right to be a hegemon, whether for good or bad.
All together an excellent piece.
All together an excellent piece.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fox News
Two issues I made an error in my editorial regarding whether Fox News was biased or not. I apologized for this error - I was more interested in using the marketing slogan "Fair and Balanced" than in actually calling out the cable news channel.
Anyway, as a follow up is this article. In essentially examines the Democrats who are working and have worked for what some perceive as the Republican dominated channel. Interesting reading to say the least.
Anyway, as a follow up is this article. In essentially examines the Democrats who are working and have worked for what some perceive as the Republican dominated channel. Interesting reading to say the least.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A Homework Assignment
Alright, as a college student I've had some pretty ridiculous reading assignments. One Theology class requiring 300 pages a week comes most significantly to mind. But this? This is ridiculous.
1990 pages in one week?
Well at least, all I'm going to have to do is check that this new health care legislation works, doesn't violate any morals, and actually saves money. Hope there's no pop quiz, Professor Pelosi.
1990 pages in one week?
Well at least, all I'm going to have to do is check that this new health care legislation works, doesn't violate any morals, and actually saves money. Hope there's no pop quiz, Professor Pelosi.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Follow-Up
In a follow-up to a Rover article in the last issue.: http://thehill.com//blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/64971-mich-democrat-pelosi-not-happy-with-me
Here is the text:
Mich. Democrat: Pelosi 'not happy with me'
By Bob Cusack - 10/27/09 01:30 PM ET
Rep. Bart Stupak said Speaker Pelosi is not pleased with his effort to change abortion-related provisions in the healthcare bill being crafted by the House.
During an interview on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" show, Stupak (D-Mich.) said he is undeterred in trying to ensure that taxpayer dollars do not pay for abortions. Stupak, who opposes abortion rights, acknowledged that some in his party are upset with his public campaign to change the bill.
"The Speaker is not happy with me," Stupak said.
The Energy and Commerce subcommittee chairman said he has been working with Democratic leaders on a compromise, but they haven't been able to strike a deal. Stupak pointed out that he and Democratic leaders have a fundamental disagreement on whether health plans that receive subsidies from the government should be allowed to provide coverage options on abortions.
Stupak wants a vote on the House floor to strike the language, and predicts he would have the votes to pass such an amendment.
"This has been federal law since 1976," he said, noting that President Barack Obama has vowed not to allow healthcare reform to pay for abortions.
"We have to have a vote," he said.
If he doesn't get one, Stupak said he and as many as 39 other Democrats will vote no on a procedural motion to bring the health bill to the floor. A House vote on healthcare reform could be taken next week.
Stupak stressed he wants to vote for healthcare reform and is "still somewhat optimistic" that he will reach an accord with Democratic leaders.
However, the Michigan Democrat said he will not be backing down: "I'm comfortable with where I'm at. This is who I am. It's reflective of my district. If it costs me my seat, so be it."
A portion of the interview can be accessed here.The entire interview can be seen here.
Source:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/64971-mich-democrat-pelosi-not-happy-with-me
The contents of this site are © 2009 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsisiary of News Communications, Inc.
Here is the text:
Mich. Democrat: Pelosi 'not happy with me'
By Bob Cusack - 10/27/09 01:30 PM ET
Rep. Bart Stupak said Speaker Pelosi is not pleased with his effort to change abortion-related provisions in the healthcare bill being crafted by the House.
During an interview on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" show, Stupak (D-Mich.) said he is undeterred in trying to ensure that taxpayer dollars do not pay for abortions. Stupak, who opposes abortion rights, acknowledged that some in his party are upset with his public campaign to change the bill.
"The Speaker is not happy with me," Stupak said.
The Energy and Commerce subcommittee chairman said he has been working with Democratic leaders on a compromise, but they haven't been able to strike a deal. Stupak pointed out that he and Democratic leaders have a fundamental disagreement on whether health plans that receive subsidies from the government should be allowed to provide coverage options on abortions.
Stupak wants a vote on the House floor to strike the language, and predicts he would have the votes to pass such an amendment.
"This has been federal law since 1976," he said, noting that President Barack Obama has vowed not to allow healthcare reform to pay for abortions.
"We have to have a vote," he said.
If he doesn't get one, Stupak said he and as many as 39 other Democrats will vote no on a procedural motion to bring the health bill to the floor. A House vote on healthcare reform could be taken next week.
Stupak stressed he wants to vote for healthcare reform and is "still somewhat optimistic" that he will reach an accord with Democratic leaders.
However, the Michigan Democrat said he will not be backing down: "I'm comfortable with where I'm at. This is who I am. It's reflective of my district. If it costs me my seat, so be it."
A portion of the interview can be accessed here.The entire interview can be seen here.
Source:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/64971-mich-democrat-pelosi-not-happy-with-me
The contents of this site are © 2009 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsisiary of News Communications, Inc.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Finishing Up Production
Live Blogging - from production - it's almost 2am and we're wrapping up the new issue of the Irish Rover.
We're all tired, we're all busy, we're all ready to be done, but we're all dedicated. Dedicated to ensuring the University of Notre Dame remains committed to what makes this school so great - Jesus and the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church.
Should be done within an hour.
Good night, world.
We're all tired, we're all busy, we're all ready to be done, but we're all dedicated. Dedicated to ensuring the University of Notre Dame remains committed to what makes this school so great - Jesus and the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church.
Should be done within an hour.
Good night, world.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Changes...
Please be aware, that we here at the Irish Rover are working at some possible chances to the web-content of our fine publication.
Thank you for your patience.
-Kevin Donohue
Publisher
Thank you for your patience.
-Kevin Donohue
Publisher
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Support ND Football
It's nice to sometimes make people aware of issues that aren't as divisive as some. As the college football season heats up, it appears that Notre Dame's own Jimmy Clausen is gaining recognition for his fantastic number so far. (Michael Floyd would too, except for his season-ending injury Saturday).
Clausen is currently 8th in ESPN's Heisman Watch. Support Jimmy by going to his fan-club website: www.jimmyheisman.com
Go Jimmy and GO IRISH!
PS Look for a new Rover issue coming out on Thursday.
Clausen is currently 8th in ESPN's Heisman Watch. Support Jimmy by going to his fan-club website: www.jimmyheisman.com
Go Jimmy and GO IRISH!
PS Look for a new Rover issue coming out on Thursday.
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