No AIDS Relief Money for Abortions
Bill Approved in House Committee with Bipartisan Support
Thanks to many phone calls and letters, we had a victory last week on the AIDS relief bill. The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill that removed any references to reproductive health. The provision that was removed would have diverted AIDS relief funding to abortions.
Cardinal Justin Rigali speaking for the USCCB commented, "It is vital to preserve and expand proven life-saving programs - especially abstinence and fidelity education - while refusing to dilute and distort a successful AIDS relief program with family planning and ‘reproductive health’ activities."
The Debate on the House floor is expected later this month. We will keep you updated on further developments with the bill.
For the Common Good,
Bill May
Catholics for the Common Good
415 651-4171
415 738-0421 Fax





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