GOP candidate Kasich addresses NH House ahead of primary

GOP candidate Kasich addresses NH House ahead of primary

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich praised the New Hampshire Legislature on Wednesday for expanding Medicaid under the president's health care overhaul law — a rare move for GOP presidential contender — saying that the decision saved lives.

"I took $14 billion dollars over the next two years back to Ohio from Washington to meet our challenges, and you did it here. I want to compliment you for it," Kasich told the 400-member body. "Lives have been saved; people have some hope."

Listening and learning: How to deal with a loved one’s abortion
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Listening and learning: How to deal with a loved one’s abortion

Joan Pendergast

The following are from the book "Markings of Mercy: The Story of After Abortion Helpline."

One day, almost 40 years ago, my doorbell rang. My friend, Jane, was at the door. I invited her in and we sat down in my living room to visit. Jane began our conversation with: "I have something to tell you. A few months ago I went to another country and had an abortion."

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