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Recognize Harm To Poor And Amend “Graham-Cassidy” Bill Say U.S. Bishop Chairmen

From the USCCB – On September 21, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida and Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin called on the U.S. Senate to “think of the harm that will be caused to poor and v
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September 22, 2017
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Bishop Zubik Releases Statement on Senate’s Proposed Health Care Plan

Bishop David A. Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh recently released a statement urging members of the U.S. Senate to remove a provision in the proposed healthcare reform bill that would severely limit health care access for those most in need. Calling access to health care a basic hu
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July 03, 2017
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Bishop Gainer: Government policies are endangering religious liberty

  Bishop Gainger’s Op-Ed Originally appeared in the Lancaster Sunday News The Lancaster County countryside tells a remarkable story of religious liberty. The landscape is still dotted with evidence of the brave men and women who risked everything to escape religious persecu
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June 23, 2014
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Abortion Coverage in Pennsylvania Health Insurance Plans

With the roll out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) well underway, some states are making headlines because of the inclusion of elective abortion coverage in their plans. In Pennsylvania, thanks to the passage of House Bill 818 in June, no elective abortions can be covered in the plans
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November 26, 2013
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“Yes” on HB 818 Without Amendments: The Pro-Life Vote

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) specifically allows states to prohibit providers that participate in the insurance marketplace from covering elective abortions. To assure that elective abortion is not included in the federal exchange in Pennsylvania, the Commonw
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May 20, 2013
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Pro-Life Bill Passes Senate Committee

House Bill 818, which passed the full House in late April, was voted out of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today by a vote of 9 to 5. View the committee vote here. The bill now proceeds to the full Senate for a vote. Send a message to your senator in support of this common
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May 07, 2013
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Should taxpayers pay for abortions in PA?

If we do not act, taxpayer funds may, for the first time, be used to pay for elective abortions in Pennsylvania. As the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act and Pennsylvania has chosen not to set up a state exchange, Pennsylvania must take steps to prevent
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February 28, 2013
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Supreme Court Decision Does Not Address Fundamental Flaws in Health Care Law

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is renewing its plea to Congress to repair the Affordable Care Act after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision upholding the law. In a statement released on June 28, 2012, the Bishops maintained their advocacy for “com
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June 29, 2012
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