Monday, December 7, 2009

Today: pro-life amendment in Senate

AmP has a really good post about the Senate Health Care Proposal which has the Pro-Life amendment coming up for a vote on Tuesday:
American Papist: Not Your Average Catholic!: Today: pro-life amendment in Senate *updated*

Here is s summary from AmP:
Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ben Nelson (D-NE) have submitted an amendment to the health care reform bill that, like the Stupak amendment in the House, prevents the Senate version of reform from mandating abortion coverage or providing federal funds for coverage that includes elective abortions.
Many analysts doubt that the pro-life amendment will succeed. However, Sen. Nelson has vowed to oppose the final bill if it does not include his language - a refusal that could bring down the whole measure unless Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid secures at least one vote from among Republican ranks.

So contact your senators! Email or call and put the pressure on!

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