Politico have analysed every word Obama has uttered in a speech, off-the-cuff remark or news conference since taking office. He’s mentioned “basketball” 33 times, but, tellingly “hockey” only once. He’s clearly not an NHL fan but amazingly the President has referred to hoops more than “gay” and “abortion” combined. I can’t find any reference to baseball , American football or soccer . Though I know he certainly spoke about throwing the first pitch at the All Star game last month.

by intern Anne Marie D. Spotlighting important information gleaned from other pro-life blogs… Culture Campaign cites a Washington Post article noting that economic prosperity no longer translates to a low fertility rate in some highly developed countries. According to the article: … new research has produced the first glimmer of hope that economic prosperity may not be linked to an inexorable decline in fertility.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – A new $12 million targeted television campaign was launched Thursday that is designed to provide “cover and support and credit” to members of Congress who back President Obama’s approach to health care reform, a member of the coalition behind the ad tells CNN. “Our view is that this is going to help all of them,” Ron Pollack, executive director and vice president of Families USA, said of the lawmakers in the 12 states that are facing pressure on this issue.

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Telegraph.co.uk Analysis: Critics co-opt Obama organizing playbook The Associated Press Barack Obama’s top legislative goal hangs in the balance and his popularity is suffering as critics co-opt his tech-savvy organizing methods, … OBAMA STRUGGLING TO KEEP NO-TAX PLEDGE Santa Ynez Valley Journal Plan B for business groups: Going negative Politico First thoughts: What we saw yesterday msnbc.com all 177 news articles »