Health Reform Bill Needs More Work Despite New Language on Abortion, Say Catholic Bishops

WASHINGTON—The Senate health reform bill should not move forward in its current form, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre, New York, and Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City said December 19, as senators proceeded closer to a vote. Cardinal DiNardo chairs the bishops' Committee on Pro-life Activities. Bishop Murphy chairs the bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. Bishop Wester chairs the bishops' Committee on Migration.

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USCCB Position on Health Care Reform

  • a truly universal health policy with respect for human life and dignity
  • access for all with a special concern for the poor and inclusion of immigrants
  • pursuing the common good and preserving pluralism including freedom of conscience and variety of options
  • restraining costs and applying them equitably across the spectrum of payers

Read the bishops' most recent letters to the U.S. Congress

† January 26, 2010
† November 20, 2009
† November 9, 2009
† November 7, 2009, after passage of House bill

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What Does the Stupak Amendment Really Do?

Abortion and Conscience Problems in the Bills

Current Policy on Federal Abortion Funding

Comparison of Life Issues in the House and Senate Bills

Summary of Life Issues Addressed in Health Care Bills


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