U.S. Bishops urge Congress to observe Respect for Life, access for all in Health Care legislation

?Genuine health care reform that protects the life and dignity of all is a moral imperative and a vital national obligation,? said Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., as he outlined the policy priorities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on the issue of health care in a July 17 letter to Congress. The letter supported efforts to pass health care reform, but warned against inclusion of abortion.

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