Few babies survive long with Trisomy 18
As the former US senator from Pennsylvania has said repeatedly, his daughter has already beaten the survival odds for children with trisomy 18. Close to 60 percent of newborns with that condition die in the hospital within a few days of birth. Trisomy 18 is a rare genetic disorder that is considered fatal, but according [...]
Read MoreRick Santorum lasted longer in the GOP race than anyone predicted
By MAGGIE HABERMAN | POLITICO's Juana Summers reports from a Lancaster, Penn. at which Rick Santorum was still the featured attraction, despite suspending his campaign earlir in the day: Rick Santorum said Tuesday that his decision to abandon his bid He called Romney to concede. Republicans have their nominee. Multiple news sources confirming the news, [...]
Read More'Buffett Rule' touted by Obama sets minimum tax rate for top earners
If the American people make their voices heard and put enough pressure on Congress, we can restore fairness in our economic system, do what's right for the middle class, and show that Congress can stand up to special Obama administration: Buffett Rule never intended as a way to reduce the deficit. Implementing the so-called "Buffett [...]
Read MoreTrisomy 18 can't stop the Santorums
The Three-year-old toddler Isabella suffers from a chromosomal condition called Trisomy 18. According to the National Institutes of Health, half of patients born with the condition don't survive the first week of life. Trisomy 18 Syndrome Pictures, Causes & Symptoms. Recently large amount of child in school & home affected trisomy 18. Trisomy 18 is [...]
Read MoreBella Santorum Trisomy 18: Rick Santorum returns to campaign trail after sick …
Bella, age 3, suffers from Trisomy 18, a rare genetic disorder that is often considered fatal. Her survival has defied the odds. About 90 percent of children born with the disorder die in their first year of life. Santorum has discussed his daughter's Trisomy 18 is a rare genetic disorder that is considered fatal, but [...]
Read MoreSantorum's daughter defies odds with Trisomy 18
The campaign didn't specify the cause, but Isabella, a toddler, was diagnosed shortly after birth with a fatal chromosome disorder known as Trisomy 18. The Santorums spent time at a hospital with Isabella in January when the girl came down with This is the second time during the campaign that his 3-year-old with Trisomy 18 [...]
Read MoreWisconsin Lt. Gov.: Recall message is national
Rebecca Kleefisch (R) and four Wisconsin Republican state senators will face recall elections in June. Democrats are hoping the elections bring about a political realignment following their loses in the 2010 elections. When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's law passed stripping unions of the right to collective bargaining, nearly a million petitions were signed to force [...]
Read MoreWisconsin Primary results: Romney wins, Santorum second, Paul third, Gingrich …
By Craig Nickels of the Journal Sentinel A note to our mobile users: Looking for results for tonight's Republican presidential primary or one of the many local races in Wisconsin? Find live results in our presidential primary results map and our local This is where you'll find the results for the 2012 Wisconsin Republican primary. [...]
Read MoreMitt Romney: Wisconsin primary speech (Transcript, video)
By Craig Nickels of the Journal Sentinel A note to our mobile users: Looking for results for tonight's Republican presidential primary or one of the many local races in Wisconsin? Find live results in our presidential primary results map and our local The GOP presidential hopeful is on track to lose the race's last big [...]
Read More'Reason Rally' attracts atheists, secularists, humanists (VIDEO)
People listen during the Reason Rally on the National Mall March 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Atheists and those who oppose religion in government gathered for a rally where they celebrated not having religious affiliations. Atheists, nontheists, secularists and others who believe in reason, not God, gather on the Mall for the first Reason Rally, [...]
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