Richard Doerflinger

Bishops Oppose Health Bill, Still Claiming It Could Fund Abortions

The nation's Catholic bishops are maintaining a firm stand against the health care reform bill despite the decision of their onetime allies, the national association of Catholic hospitals, to endorse the legislation, and in the face of mounting evidence that the basis of their opposition -- a conviction that the bill would finance abortion -- is faulty. The health care reform bill is due for a showdown vote in the House later this week. Its success or failure appears to hinge on whether a dozen or so pro-life House Democrats -- taking their cue from the Catholic hierarchy -- will vote en ...

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