15 November 2009
What Does the Stupak Amendment Really Do?
Monday,November, 16 ,2009 Filed in: Justice Issues
| On November 7, 2009, during consideration of the Affordable Health Care for America Act(H.R. 3962), Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) and other pro-life members offered an amendment to prevent the health care reform bill from subsidizing coverage of elective abortions. Other sponsors included Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA), Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), Marcy Kaptur (DOH),Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA), Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL). Theamendment was adopted 240 to 194, with the support of 64 Democrats. The bill was laterapproved 220 to 215, and sent to the Senate where debate will continue. |
Updated Bishops Health Care Document
Monday,November, 16 ,2009 Filed in: Justice Issues
As long-time advocates of health care reform, the U.S. Catholic bishops continue to make the moral case for genuine health care reform that will protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
This is an updated document, dated November 13, 2009. Read More...
This is an updated document, dated November 13, 2009. Read More...
I-CAN on Health Care
Monday,November, 16 ,2009 Filed in: Justice Issues
| While we are rejoicing over the victory in the House of Representatives bill last weekend and we should; this is only the first step in a long process to make sure health care reform protects life, dignity, conscience and health of all. The action now turns to the Senate and there is much to do. |