IRAN DEAL ON LIFE SUPPORT President Trump plans to decertify the Iran nuclear deal next week. According to reports, he won’t recommend new sanctions, and will leave it up to Congress how to respond. http://cvote.it/2xm6Jc6
TRANSGENDER “RIGHTS” The Attorney General Jeff Sessions says that federal civil rights law does not cover people who claim to be transgender. http://cvote.it/2hRsFKh
BUDGET The House adopts a budget resolution on a mostly party-line vote. Later, the Senate Budget Committee voted 12-11 on a budget as well. Passing the budget allows the GOP to pass a tax reform bill without any Democratic votes in the Senate. http://cvote.it/2hSbdp0
DEMS VS. PELOSI Democrats start to lash out at Nancy Pelosi, considering her a liability for the 2018 elections. Eight-term Rep. Linda Sanchez of California, in an interview with C-SPAN, said it’s “time to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders, and I want to be a part of that transition. I want to see that happen.” http://cvote.it/2xm2EVu
STOP OBSTRUCTIONISM If the GOP wants to break Democratic obstructionism in the Senate, they must show up to the fight. And that means 3-day weeks won’t cut it. http://cvote.it/2hPVNl1
PRO-LIFE BILL INTRODUCED Sen. Lindsey Graham introduces bill which would protect unborn children from abortions after 20 weeks. http://cvote.it/2xlNfVg
GOP CONGRESSMAN QUITS Good riddance: Disgraced Rep. Tim Murphy, R-PA, announced that he would resign his House seat effective Oct. 21, after news reports disclosed he urged his mistress to get an abortion. http://cvote.it/2xm4HJ5
CATHOLIC VOTE RADIO HOUR Amanda Prestigiacomo of The Daily Wire, Nate Madden of CRTV, and CatholicVote Political Director Joshua Mercer join host Stephen Herreid to discuss the Las Vegas shooter, praying for Hugh Hefner’s soul, and–CATHOLIC VOTERS BEWARE–the five pro-abortion Catholic senators to keep an eye on in upcoming elections. http://cvote.it/2hSbKHw
CELEB UPSETS CATHOLIC UNIV A Catholic university in New Jersey is furious that comedian Nick Cannon used vulgarity and explicit content in his performance. Here’s the question: Why did a Catholic university invite this guy to begin with? http://cvote.it/2xlQhbW
DECENCY Microsoft rep calls Catholic Church a key ally in protecting kids online. http://cvote.it/2xlOsM6
SAINT OF THE DAY Saint Bruno – http://cvote.it/dailysaint
DAILY MASS READINGS “For the glory of your name, O Lord, deliver us.” (Ps 79:9) – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
HISTORY Tomorrow is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The feast is also known under a different name, and it has to do with an important naval battle. http://cvote.it/2xlVale