CBNNews reports that "About 60 Pennsylvanians took their concerns about health care reform directly to Sen. Bob Casey today, or at least to his Capitol Hill office. They gathered there to pray that the senator, a self described pro-life Democrat, will put his allegiances as a Catholic Christian before his allegiances as a Democrat when it comes to casting key votes on health care legislation. Here's the exclusive video."

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"Senator Casey's senior staff met with the health care opponents down the hall. CBN's camera wasn't allowed inside the meeting, but we got a sneak peak when staffers opened the door in an effort to cool off the room. You can can gauge the temperature for yourself...here's more exclusive video."

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Pro-life activists are urging Casey to vote "no" on cloture or ending debate on the health care bill. They say a vote for cloture, even if Casey votes against the final health care bill, will be like voting "yes" on public funding for abortion. As the senate gets closer to reaching compromise on other issues, public funding for abortion remains a divisive force. Sen. Casey voted in favor of an amendment offered by Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson that would have blocked tax dollars from funding abortions, but the amendment failed.

Here's a statement from Sen. Casey's State Press Secretary, Stephanie Zarecky:

Senator Casey voted for the Nelson amendment on the Senate floor as well as similar amendments he supported during the HELP Committee consideration of the bill in July. Both efforts were defeated. He is continuing to work on this issue as the Senate works to wrap up debate on health insurance reform.

He also believes that this bill presents a unique opportunity to provide new and critical support for pregnant women. Too many women face pregnancy frightened and alone. No woman should have to walk that road alone. That is why he has introduced two amendments to help ensure that pregnant women have additional support and assistance to properly care for herself and her child. He believes there is bipartisan agreement for providing this kind of affirmative assistance to pregnant women.

Another priority for him is the treatment of children in health care reform, particularly low-income children and children with special needs. He believes that no child should be worse off as a result of health care reform. That is why he introduced an amendment, supported by over 500 national and state advocates, to protect and secure funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program.