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07 Nov 2009 12:18 pm
The Catholic Hierarchy Backs Health Insurance Reform
This is a welcome development, both substantively on the merits (I oppose federal funding for abortion) and politically for the president:
"Passing this amendment allows the House to meet our criteria of
preserving the existing protections against abortion funding in the new
legislation," the Bishops wrote in a letter to individual members.
"Most importantly, it will ensure that no government funds will be used
for abortion or health plans which include abortion."
The group goes on to say, "The Conference will remain vigilant and
involved through this entire process to assure that these essential
provisions are maintained and included in the final legislation. With
this important step forward we hope the House can come together and
finally move forward essential reform which truly will protect the
life, dignity, conscience and health of all. We also hope the Senate
will follow the example of the House and include these essential
safeguards in their version of health care reform legislation."
It's important to note what the theocons will never mention. Catholic teaching very, very strongly backs universal health insurance as a moral imperative.
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