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		<title>Eric Miller&#8217;s Comments on Homosexual Marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2012 Election]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Obama Supports Homosexual Marriage! President Obama has publicly stated his support for homosexual marriage! This announcement on May 9th came one day after the voters in North Carolina overwhelmingly approved a Constitutional Amendment to protect marriage between one man and one woman. Homosexuality Is Wrong! Homosexual Marriages Are Wrong! Television Stations Call For Comments! [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>President Obama Supports Homosexual Marriage!</strong></p>
<p>President Obama has publicly stated his support for homosexual marriage!  This announcement on May 9th came one day after the voters in North Carolina overwhelmingly approved a Constitutional Amendment to protect marriage between one man and one woman.</p></div>
<div>Homosexuality Is Wrong!</div>
<div>Homosexual Marriages Are Wrong!</div>
<h3>Television Stations Call For Comments!</h3>
<div><a href="http://www.fox59.com/videogallery/69860110/News/VIDEO-President-Endorses-Same-Sex-Marriage"><img align="right" alt="" src="http://images.simplycast.com/files/1118223/ericfox59.jpg" style="border-width: 0pt; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; width: 200px; height: 126px; text-align: right; float: right;" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="200" height="126" /></a>Shortly after the President’s announcement we received phone calls from 3 Indianapolis television stations asking for our response.  We were able to schedule all 3 interviews.</div>
<h3>Next Step In Indiana To Protect Marriage!</h3>
<div><a href="http://www.theindychannel.com/news/31039615/detail.html"><img align="right" alt="" src="http://images.simplycast.com/files/1118223/ericwrtv.jpg" style="border-width: 0pt; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; width: 200px; height: 124px; text-align: right; float: right;" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="200" height="124" /></a>Advance America will continue to help lead the effort to pass a Constitutional Amendment to protect marriage between one man and one woman in Indiana.  In order for the citizens of Indiana to be able to vote on the Constitutional Amendment in 2014, the Indiana General Assembly must pass the amendment in 2013 or 2014.</div>
<h3><a href="http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/hoosiers-speak-up-about-presidents-stance-on-gay-marriage?ref=scroller&amp;categoryId=10001&amp;status=true"><img align="right" alt="" src="http://images.simplycast.com/files/1118223/ericwish.jpg" style="border-width: 0pt; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; width: 200px; height: 149px; text-align: right; float: right;" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="200" height="149" /></a>2012 Advance America Voter Guides Will Let You Know!</h3>
<div>Advance America’s 2012 Voter Guides will let you know where the candidates for all statewide offices, all 9 Congressional races, the U.S. Senate Race, the 100 State Representative races and the 25 State Senate seats stand on this and other important issues!</div>
<div>“All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.”       Edmund Burke</div>
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		<title>DON&#8217;T FORGET TO VOTE MAY 8TH!</title>
		<link>http://www.advanceamerica.com/blog/?p=908</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 21:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2012 Election]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indiana General Assembly]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You Can Make a Difference! The May 8th Primary Election is right around the corner! On Tuesday, May 8th voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the November 6th General Election! In addition to the local races that will be on the ballot, voters will be casting votes for candidates for: Governor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>You Can Make a Difference!</strong></p>
<p><strong>The May 8th Primary Election is right around the corner!</strong></p>
<p>On Tuesday, May 8th voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the November 6th General Election!</p>
<p>In addition to the local races that will be on the ballot, voters will be casting votes for candidates for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Governor</li>
<li>U.S. Senate</li>
<li>All 9 Congressional Seats</li>
<li>All 100 State Representatives</li>
<li>25 State Senators</li>
</ul>
<p>If you don’t know who is on the ballot for your area, contact your County Clerk’s Office.</p>
<p><strong>2012 November Election Crucial To Hoosiers!</strong></p>
<p>The November 6, 2012 General Election could be the most important election in our lifetime!</p>
<p>Be watching for more information on Advance America’s 2012 Election Efforts!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Advance America</strong><br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 660<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46204<br />
<a href="http://link.scsend.com/crzK?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVFJY3YckgpAmCbtTyjff_o">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Telephone Numbers</strong><br />
House of Representatives 800-382-9842 &amp; 317-232-9600<br />
State Senate: 800-382-9467 &amp; 317-232-9400<br />
Governor: 317-232-4567 &#8211; Lt. Governor: 317-232-4545<br />
You can find out who your legislators are and get their email<br />
address by going to <a href="http://link.scsend.com/crzL?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVFJY3YckgpAmCbtTyjff_o">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a>.<span id="_marker"> </span></p>
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		<title>Protecting Churches from Government Control</title>
		<link>http://www.advanceamerica.com/blog/?p=902</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 14:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Indiana General Assembly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protecting Churches]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For over 30 years, churches in Indiana have been free from government control to operate child care ministries. Some legislators want to take away this freedom churches have. Advance America will continue to lead the effort to protect churches. Churches are required to meet fire codes and sanitation regulations.  But the government should not be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For over 30 years, churches in Indiana have been free from government control to operate child care ministries. Some legislators want to <strong>take away</strong> this freedom churches have. Advance America will continue to lead the effort to protect churches. Churches are required to meet fire codes and sanitation regulations.  But the government should not be able to tell a church: <strong>who</strong> they can hire, <strong>what</strong> they can teach the children and how they operate their child care ministry!  If the government can <strong>control</strong> a church child care ministry then the <strong>next step</strong> would be to<strong> control</strong> other ministries of a church involving children including: Sunday school, day camps, Christian schools and summer camps.  Fortunately an Amendment to House Bill 1136 in the State Senate in the 2012 General Assembly that would have given massive control to the government over church child care ministries was defeated! Advance America will continue to lead the effort to protect churches from government control or licensure!</p>
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		<title>How Did Your Legislators Vote?</title>
		<link>http://www.advanceamerica.com/blog/?p=897</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2011 Election]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Advance America has once again compiled and prepared a non-partisan Voting Record on the Indiana General Assembly! You need to know how your State Senator and State Representative voted on key issues affecting your family and your future! (Click Here) to see and download Advance America’s 2011-12 Voting Record on the Indiana General Assembly!  If [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://simplycast.us/ciev?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AX88XbU0I6Rf9jSWsg33aQN"></a></strong><strong><a href="http://simplycast.us/ciev?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AX88XbU0I6Rf9jSWsg33aQN"></a></strong><strong>Advance America has once again compiled and prepared a non-partisan Voting Record on the Indiana General Assembly!</strong></p>
<p>You need to know how your State Senator and State Representative voted on key issues affecting your family and your future!</p>
<p>(<a href="http://simplycast.us/ciew?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AX88XbU0I6Rf9jSWsg33aQN">Click Here</a>) to see and download Advance America’s 2011-12 Voting Record on the Indiana General Assembly!</p>
<hr size="2" /> If you appreciate the work of Advance America on behalf of the <strong>churches</strong> and <strong>families</strong> of Indiana, [<strong><a title="http://www.advanceamerica.com/donate.html" href="http://simplycast.us/ciex?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AX88XbU0I6Rf9jSWsg33aQN" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong>] to make a <strong>tax deductible contribution of $35, $50, $75 or more </strong>to help us continue to work for your family and your church.</p>
<p>PRIVACY POLICY: Advance America does not sell or give our mailing list or email list to anyone!  Your privacy is a priority!</p>
<p>___________________________________________________________________________________________________</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Advance America</strong><br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 660<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46204<br />
<a href="http://simplycast.us/cieA?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AX88XbU0I6Rf9jSWsg33aQN">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Telephone Numbers</strong><br />
House of Representatives 800-382-9842 &amp; 317-232-9600<br />
State Senate: 800-382-9467 &amp; 317-232-9400<br />
Governor: 317-232-4567 &#8211; Lt. Governor: 317-232-4545<br />
You can find out who your legislators are and get their email<br />
address by going to <a href="http://simplycast.us/cieB?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AX88XbU0I6Rf9jSWsg33aQN">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a>.<span id="_marker"> </span></p>
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		<title>Pro-Homosexual &amp; Cross Dresser Ordinance Introduced!</title>
		<link>http://www.advanceamerica.com/blog/?p=892</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Protecting Marriage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[South Bend City Council To Consider Dangerous Ordinance! Advance America does not support passing a State law or a local ordinance to give government recognition and approval to homosexuality and male cross-dressers!   On Monday, March 26, 2012 the South Bend City Council will vote on a local ordinance to give special rights and government [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>South Bend City Council To Consider<br />
Dangerous Ordinance!</strong></p>
<p>Advance America does<strong> not</strong> support passing a State law or a local ordinance to give <strong>government recognition </strong>and <strong>approval</strong> to homosexuality and male cross-dressers!<br />
 <br />
On <strong>Monday,</strong> <strong>March 26, 2012</strong> the <strong>South Bend City Council</strong> will vote on a local ordinance to give special rights and government recognition to homosexuality and male cross-dressers!<br />
 <br />
According to Citizens for Community Values of Indiana here are some problems with the proposed ordinance!</p>
<ul>
<li>The <strong>religious exemption</strong> in the ordinance will <strong>not </strong>fully protect churches and faith based schools and day cares!</li>
<li><strong>Male cross-dressers</strong> (men who dress as women) will be given legal access to <strong>women’s restrooms!</strong></li>
<li>A victory in South Bend could help pave the way for <strong>homosexual marriages</strong> in Indiana!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Ordinance Must Not Pass!</strong><br />
Please contact Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the 9 members of the South Bend City Council right away and ask them to:<br />
 <br />
 <strong>“Oppose the Special Rights Ordinance for homosexuals and male cross-dressers.”</strong><br />
 <br />
Here are the phone numbers and the emails for Mayor Buttigieg and the 9 City Council Members:</p>
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<td width="210"><strong>Mayor Pete Buttigieg</strong><br />
227 W. Jefferson Blvd<br />
South Bend IN 46601<br />
O: 235-9261<br />
<a href="mailto:mayorpete@southbendin.gov">mayorpete@southbendin.gov</a></td>
<td width="210"><strong>At Large Derek Dieter</strong><br />
413 W. Navarre<br />
South Bend, IN 46616<br />
VM: 235-5982 C: 532-2200<br />
<a href="mailto:dddieter@southbendin.gov">dddieter@southbendin.gov</a></td>
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<td width="210"><strong>At Large Gavin Ferlic</strong><br />
1610 Cedar Street<br />
South Bend, IN 46617<br />
VM: 235-5979<br />
<a href="mailto:gferlic@southbendin.gov">gferlic@southbendin.gov</a></td>
<td width="210"><strong>At Large Karen White</strong><br />
1912 Malvern Way<br />
South Bend, IN 46614<br />
VM: 235-5985 O: 520-4477; H: 289-5765<br />
<a href="mailto:kwhite@southbendin.gov">kwhite@southbendin.gov</a></td>
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<td width="210"><strong>1st District Tim Scott</strong><br />
711 Forest Avenue<br />
South Bend, IN 46616<br />
VM: 235-5980 C: 538-1936<br />
<a href="mailto:tscott@southbendin.gov">tscott@southbendin.gov</a></td>
<td width="210"><strong>2nd District Henry Davis, Jr.</strong><br />
5117 Idlewood Drive<br />
South Bend, IN 46619<br />
VM: 235-5983<br />
<a href="mailto:hdavis@southbendin.gov">hdavis@southbendin.gov</a></td>
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<td width="210"><strong>3rd District Valerie Schey</strong><br />
1314 E. Wayne Street N.<br />
South Bend, IN 46615<br />
VM: 235-5981 C: 210-9623<br />
<a href="mailto:vschey@southbendin.gov">vschey@southbendin.gov</a></td>
<td width="210"><strong>4th District Dr. Fred Ferlic</strong><br />
1247 E. LaSalle<br />
outh Bend, IN 46617<br />
VM: 235-5978 O: 247-9441<br />
<a href="mailto:fferlic@southbendin.gov">fferlic@southbendin.gov</a></td>
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<td width="210"><strong>5th District Dr. David Varner</strong><br />
1306 Clayton Drive<br />
South Bend, IN 46614<br />
VM: 235-5984 O: 291-8022;<br />
H: 291-1798<br />
<a href="mailto:dvarner@southbendin.gov">dvarner@southbendin.gov</a></td>
<td width="210"><strong>6th District Oliver Davis</strong><br />
1801 S. Nash Street<br />
South Bend, IN 46613<br />
VM: 235-5986 H: 288-4523<br />
<a href="mailto:odavis@southbendin.gov">odavis@southbendin.gov</a></td>
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<p><strong>We Must Win in South Bend!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If you appreciate the work of Advance America on behalf of the churches and families of Indiana, [<a href="http://simplycast.us/b40s?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AUR1STepLk1by9gkobDZZUg">CLICK HERE</a>] to make a tax deductible contribution of $35, $50, $75 or more to help us continue to work for your family and your church.</p>
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<hr size="2" /><strong>Advance America</strong><br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 660<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46204<br />
<a href="http://simplycast.us/b40v?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AUR1STepLk1by9gkobDZZUg">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Telephone Numbers</strong><br />
House of Representatives 800-382-9842 &amp; 317-232-9600<br />
State Senate: 800-382-9467 &amp; 317-232-9400<br />
Governor: 317-232-4567 &#8211; Lt. Governor: 317-232-4545<br />
You can find out who your legislators are and get their email<br />
address by going to <a href="http://simplycast.us/b40w?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AUR1STepLk1by9gkobDZZUg">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>The 2012 General Assembly is Over!</title>
		<link>http://www.advanceamerica.com/blog/?p=886</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Indiana General Assembly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protecting Marriage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 General Assembly has ended! There were a number of victories for the families and churches of Indiana! (Click Here) to see our Final Legislative Update! Unfinished Business! Even though the legislative session ended, the battle to protect churches and families is not over!  You will notice on the Final Legislative Update the issue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2012 General Assembly has ended!</p>
<p>There were a number of victories for the families and churches of Indiana!</p>
<p>(<a href="http://simplycast.us/b4mk?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AXxEDoXJ13b16dndraa9rFr">Click Here</a>) to see our Final Legislative Update!</p>
<p><strong>Unfinished Business!</strong><br />
Even though the legislative session ended, the battle to protect churches and families is not over!  You will notice on the Final Legislative Update the issue of the license plate approved by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for a pro-homosexual group, the Indiana Youth Group, that targets children as young as 12 years of age.  I’m grateful that the BMV revoked the license plate after the legislature ended because the Indiana Youth Group violated their contract by selling low number plates in exchange for a contribution.  However, we must still pass legislation to stop this group and similar groups from getting a license plate in the future!</p>
<hr size="2" /><strong>Commendation from Representative Dave Cheatham!</strong><br />
“Thank you Eric for informing and mobilizing the Advance America statewide grassroots network throughout the legislative session!  Thank you for continuing to lead the effort at the State House for Hoosier families, churches and traditional values.”</p>
<p><strong>2012 – A Crucial Election Year!</strong></p>
<p>Be watching for more information on Advance America’s plans for this crucial election!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________________________________________</p>
<p>If you appreciate the work of Advance America on behalf of the churches and families of Indiana, [<a href="http://simplycast.us/b4ml?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AXxEDoXJ13b16dndraa9rFr">CLICK HERE</a>] to make a tax deductible contribution of $35, $50, $75 or more to help us continue to work for your family and your church.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Advance America</strong><br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 660<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46204<br />
<a href="http://simplycast.us/b4mo?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AXxEDoXJ13b16dndraa9rFr">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Telephone Numbers</strong><br />
House of Representatives 800-382-9842 &amp; 317-232-9600<br />
State Senate: 800-382-9467 &amp; 317-232-9400<br />
Governor: 317-232-4567 &#8211; Lt. Governor: 317-232-4545<br />
You can find out who your legislators are and get their email<br />
address by going to <a href="http://simplycast.us/b4mp?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AXxEDoXJ13b16dndraa9rFr">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Parental Choice In Education</title>
		<link>http://www.advanceamerica.com/blog/?p=879</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every child in Indiana deserves the opportunity to get a first class education. Every parent deserves the chance to enroll their child in the best school for them. The 2011 General Assembly passed House Bill 1003 &#8211; the most expansive school choice bill in the Nation. HB 1003 created choice scholarships for parents whose children [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every child in Indiana deserves the opportunity to get a first class education. Every parent deserves the chance to enroll their child in the best school for them. The 2011 General Assembly passed House Bill 1003 &#8211; the most expansive school choice bill in the Nation. HB 1003 created choice scholarships for parents whose children are currently in the public school to help them attend a private or Christian school.  The parents must meet certain income requirements.</p>
<p>Fortunately no bill passed in the 2012 Legislature that would roll back the victories won in 2011! Advance America will help lead the effort in 2013 to further enhance the rights of parents to choose the best educational setting for their child!</p>
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		<title>Abortion-Funding Planned Parenthood!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 General Assembly passed legislation banning taxpayer money from going to entities that perform abortions. This includes Planned Parenthood. Legislation was filed in the 2012 General Assembly to reverse the victory won in 2011 and to once again give taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood and other entities that perform abortions.  Fortunately both bills filed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2011 General Assembly passed legislation banning taxpayer money from going to entities that perform abortions. This includes Planned Parenthood. Legislation was filed in the 2012 General Assembly to reverse the victory won in 2011 and to once again give taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood and other entities that perform abortions. </p>
<p>Fortunately both bills filed in 2012 to once again provide taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood did not pass! No doubt there will be  attempts in 2013 to give taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood and other groups that perform abortions. Advance America will continue to help lead the effort to oppose this!</p>
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		<title>Last Family &amp; Freedom Day at the Statehouse in 2012!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Us February 14th at 9:00am!! It&#8217;s important that the citizens of Indiana know what is going on at the State House when the General Assembly is in session. You need to know what is happening on bills affecting your family! Advance America is going to once again host Family and Freedom Days at the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Join Us February 14th at 9:00am!!</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s important that the citizens of Indiana know what is going on at the State House when the General Assembly is in session. You need to know what is happening on bills affecting your family!</p>
<p>Advance America is going to once again host <strong>Family and Freedom Days </strong>at the State House.</p>
<p><strong>Here are the details:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>When:</strong></td>
<td>Tuesday – February 14th</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Time:</strong></td>
<td>9:00 am – 10:15 am</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Where:</strong></td>
<td>7th Floor Conference Room<br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN             <br />
One block east of the State House</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Cost:</strong></td>
<td>There is <strong>NO COST </strong>to attend</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Who:</strong></td>
<td>Pastors, Senior citizens, individuals, families – all citizens who are concerned about what is happening in their state government.</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>What:</strong></td>
<td>Learn what is happening in the House and Senate and then walk one block to the State House. Individuals may be able to sit in on a committee hearing and watch the House and Senate in action. Everyone will be encouraged to talk with their Senator and Representative on issues of importance to them.</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Parking: </strong></td>
<td>[<a href="http://simplycast.us/bKxE?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVqcJc0hHKd7HrHjxZDgElO"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a>] for parking locations.</td>
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<p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p>
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<li>[<strong><a href="http://simplycast.us/bKxF?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVqcJc0hHKd7HrHjxZDgElO">Click Here</a></strong>] to download a flyer that can be distributed in your church or to your friends, neighbors and relatives.</li>
<li>[<a href="http://simplycast.us/bKxG?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVqcJc0hHKd7HrHjxZDgElO"><strong>Click Here</strong></a>] to download the video above to play at your church or organization.</li>
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<p><strong>Please forward this email </strong>to all of your email contacts.</p>
<p>If you appreciate the work of Advance America on behalf of the <strong>churches</strong> and <strong>families</strong> of Indiana, [<strong><a title="http://www.advanceamerica.com/donate.html" href="http://simplycast.us/bKxH?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVqcJc0hHKd7HrHjxZDgElO" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong>] to make a <strong>tax deductible contribution of $35, $50, $75 or more </strong>to help us continue to work for your family and your church.</p>
<p>PRIVACY POLICY: Advance America does not sell or give our mailing list or email list to anyone!  Your privacy is a priority!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Advance America</strong><br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 660<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46204<br />
<a href="http://simplycast.us/bKxK?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVqcJc0hHKd7HrHjxZDgElO">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Telephone Numbers</strong><br />
House of Representatives 800-382-9842 &amp; 317-232-9600<br />
State Senate: 800-382-9467 &amp; 317-232-9400<br />
Governor: 317-232-4567 &#8211; Lt. Governor: 317-232-4545<br />
You can find out who your legislators are and get their email<br />
address by going to <a href="http://simplycast.us/bKxL?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AVqcJc0hHKd7HrHjxZDgElO">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</a>.<span id="_marker"> </span></p>
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		<title>BMV Approves Pro-Homosexual License Plate!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Help Protect Children &#8211; Revoke License Plate Now! This Should Not Happen In Indiana! Warning: Discretion should be utilized before viewing the Indiana Youth Group website and no minor should be permitted to access the site!  We could not list some of the items from their website because this is a pro-family email. A pro-homosexual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Help Protect Children &#8211; Revoke License Plate Now!</span></strong></p>
<p>This Should Not Happen In Indiana!</p>
<p><em><strong>Warning: </strong>Discretion should be utilized before viewing the Indiana Youth Group website and no minor should be permitted to access the site!  We could not list some of the items from their website because this is a pro-family email.</em></p>
<p>A <strong>pro-homosexual group</strong>, the Indiana Youth Group, that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">targets children as young as 12 years of age</span> was given a special license plate by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles recently! </p>
<p><strong>Other Groups Have License Plates That Support Worthy Causes!   </strong></p>
<p>Other groups have a special license plate that has been approved by the legislature or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  These include worthy causes such as:  Riley Children’s Hospital, military veterans, and Indiana colleges and universities.  That’s ok!</p>
<p>But it is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not </span>ok for the State of Indiana to put its seal of approval on a<strong> pro-homosexual group</strong> that <strong>targets children as young as 12 years of age!</strong></p>
<p>It’s not ok for the State of Indiana to approve a special license plate to be used by a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">pro-homosexual group that targets children as young as 12 years of age</span> to help them raise money for their efforts!</p>
<p><strong>You Won’t Believe What They Do!</strong></p>
<p>Here is some information from the website for the Indiana Youth Group, <a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjO?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO">www.IndianaYouthGroup.org</a>, (this is not a church youth group!)</p>
<p>Meetings:  </p>
<p>•    <a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjP?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO">Girls Who Like Girls Group</a><br />
•    <a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjQ?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO">Sex, Dating and Relationships</a><br />
•    <a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjR?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO">Guys Who Like Guys Group</a><br />
•    <a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjS?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO">Why Worry?  Free HIV /AIDS, STD/STI Testing</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Remember, this pro-homosexual group targets children as young as 12 years of age</span>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>   </strong><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; background: yellow; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">   Help Revoke The License Plate Now!    </span></span></strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">Urgent Action Required!</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; color: red; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Step #1: </span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">   Please contact your State Senator and State Representative with the following message:</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;"><em><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> “Please immediately revoke the special license plate for the Indiana Youth Group.  This is a pro-homosexual group that targets children as young as 12 years old!  Please recall all license plates that have already been issued.  Please let me know what you will do.”</span></em><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Senate:     317-232-9400  &#8211; or -  800-382-9467</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">House:      317-232-9600  &#8211; or -  800-382-9842</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; color: red; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Step #2:</span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">    Please distribute our bulletin insert in your church and to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; color: red; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Step #3: </span></strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">    Please forward this email to all of your contacts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><strong>We Must Protect The Children!</strong><br />
<em>Please Help Revoke This License Plate!</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><em>_____________________________________________________________________________________</em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; font-size: 10pt;">Advance America</span></strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 660<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46204<br />
<a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjX?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</span></span></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; color: #13134d; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Telephone Numbers</span></strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><br />
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State Senate: 800-382-9467 &amp; 317-232-9400<br />
Governor: 317-232-4567 &#8211; Lt. Governor: 317-232-4545<br />
You can find out who your legislators are and get their email<br />
address by going to <a href="http://simplycast.us/bIjY?recipient_id=14mBfw_q5W0AWkNEe7BbAH2XrHjxZDgElO"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.AdvanceAmerica.com</span></a>.</span></p>
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