Bishops deeply disappointed by Senate vote to table Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment

WASHINGTON - "The Senate vote to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey amendment is a grave mistake and a serious blow to genuine health care reform,? said Cardinal Francis George, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. ?The Senate is ignoring the promise made by President Obama and the will of the American people in failing to incorporate longstanding prohibitions on federal funding for abortion and plans that include abortion.?

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