February, 2010
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The Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer have recently covered the abominable practices of a doctor performing abortions in the 195th District. I have read each story with increasing horror.
Certainly if clinics like these exist under current laws, one can only imagine what conditions might exist if abortions were to be made illegal. I shudder to think at the health risks women would face as a result.
I fully support a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her health and her body. These rights are being threatened every day in our commonwealth and in our nation’s capitol. I pledge to maintain support for these rights in Harrisburg, where I will fight to make sure that women ones allowed to make decisions about their bodies.
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In 2008, a trial court in Harrisburg denied a mother joint custody rights over her child merely because she is a lesbian. Recently, Pennsylvania’s Superior Court righted that wrong. In its decision, the Superior Court overruled prior decisions denying equal rights to gay parents and held that “a homosexual parent bears no special evidentiary presumption in a child custody case.” In other words, from this day forward, gay and lesbian parents will be treated the same way as straight parents in child custody proceedings.
As a supporter of equal rights for all Pennsylvanians, I applaud this decision. It is an important step forward in affirming the dignity of all our citizens regardless of sexual orientation. Much work remains to be done, however, and if elected, I will continue to fight for equal rights for all Pennsylvanians regardless of color, creed, gender or sexual orientation every single day.
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In order to be added to the ballot, Chris still needs a few signatures on his nominating petition.
Do you live in the 195th district? Email shannon@voterooney.org and we’ll make sure you get a chance to add your signature to the list of neighbors supporting a fresh voice in Harrisburg.
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The campaign is pleased to announce two exciting new ways to support Chris Rooney in his bid to be the next representative of Pennsylvania’s 195th District.
Be sure to log in as a fan of Chris Rooney for PA House District 195 on Facebook!
Follow VoteRooney on Twitter for a taste of the campaign trail!
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Contact: Shannon McLaughlin
shannon@voterooney.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 22, 2010
Rooney Announces Candidacy for PA House District 195
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Saying it’s time for a fresh perspective in Harrisburg, Fairmount resident Chris Rooney formally announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania General Assembly today.
“For too long, the state capitol has been too friendly to corporate lobbyists and Harrisburg insiders,” Rooney said. “Our district deserves a representative who will fight for them and not for special interests.”
His platform focuses on job creation, access to quality education and preserving our environment. He also promises to support measures to bring marriage equality and universal healthcare to the commonwealth.
“Given the state of the economy, creating jobs must be the top priority of every public servant. State government must continue its focus on bringing green jobs to Philadelphia and all of Pennsylvania,” he said.
The candidate has set up headquarters in his Fairmount home and is currently seeking the signatures required to appear on the ballot for the primary election to be held May 18, 2010.
“I’m looking forward to meeting more of my neighbors and to a vigorous exchange of ideas in the coming weeks and months,” Rooney said.
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