National Abortion Federation Blog: Saporta Reporter
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We continue to mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. George Tiller. Dr. Tiller was a dedicated physician who provided quality abortion care to women, at great personal sacrifice and risk. He is truly a hero to his fellow abortion providers and his patients. Dr. Tiller’s office is filled with letters from women, thanking him for the excellent, compassionate care he provided. Many of these women say Dr. Tiller saved their lives.
Since his tragic death, we have received messages from some of his patients and from people around the world who are saddened and outraged. We feel it is important to share these words and tributes to our beloved colleague and friend. For the first time, we will enable comments on our blog so that all of you can share your condolences or offer memories of Dr. Tiller. We invite you to join us in honoring a true American hero, Dr. George Tiller.
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Lawsuit Filed To Block Anti-Abortion Ballot Initiative in Missouri
Mary Hickey, a St. Louis woman that is represented by lawyers for Planned Parenthood in Missouri, filed a lawsuit earlier this month seeking to prevent a petition drive to place an anti-abortion initiative on the November 2008 Missouri ballot. The lawsuit argues that if enacted, the initiative would “render virtually all abortions unlawful," and thus violate a woman's constitutional right to obtain abortion care. The initiative’s sponsor is the Elliot Institute, an out-of-state organization based in Springfield, IL. In 2006, the same organization unsuccessfully tried to put a proposal against stem-cell research on Missouri’s ballot. Labels: abortion bans, ballot initiatives, stem cell research
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We issued the following release today:Washington, DC - The National Abortion Federation (NAF) condemns President Bush's decision today to veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, which would expand federal funding for promising medical research. This legislation passed both the House of Representatives and Senate with strong bi-partisan support, and was also supported by a majority of Americans. “In vetoing this legislation, the President has put his own politics above the lives and health of millions of Americans,” said Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of NAF. “He is out of step with the majority of Americans who support this potentially life-saving medical research.” NAF supports embryonic stem cell research, which has the potential to find new treatments, or even cures, for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, ALS, and Alzheimer's. We applaud Congress's passage of this bill. Labels: federal legislation, stem cell research
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The National Abortion Federation Commends the Senate for Their Support of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Here is the press release we issued yesterday:
Washington, DC - In response to yesterday's passage of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act with strong bipartisan support in the United States Senate, Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation, released the following statement:
Wednesday, Senators expressed their commitment to medical research and passed the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act 63-34. This legislation would expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research and permit scientists to extract stem cells from embryos that were created for the purposes of fertility treatments, so long as they are in excess of a couple's need and donated with appropriate informed consent.
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) supports embryonic stem cell research, which has the potential to help find new treatments, or even cures, for those individuals suffering from degenerative diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinsons, ALS, and Alzheimers. We applaud the Senate's passage of this bill. The House also passed its version of this legislation with strong bipartisan support in January.
Unfortunately, President Bush has pledged to veto this critical legislation. We urge President Bush to follow Congress's lead and sign this legislation into law, instead of continuing to play politics with people's lives and health. Labels: stem cell research
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Urge Your Senators to Support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act!
Today, the U.S. Senate will consider the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (S. 5), which lifts existing federal restrictions and expands the number of stem cell lines that are eligible for federally funded research. Such research has the potential to help find new treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes, Parkinsons, ALS and Alzheimers. Please urge your Senators to support this important legislation!Labels: federal legislation, stem cell research
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Passes!
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Urge Your Representative to Support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Today!
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3), which lifts existing federal restrictions and expands the number of stem cell lines that are eligible for federally funded research. NAF strongly supports this important legislation, which passed the House and Senate last year with strong bipartisan support. Unfortunately, it was then vetoed by President Bush. The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act promotes potentially life-saving embryonic stem cell research that could benefit millions of Americans, and such research has the potential to help find new treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes, Parkinsons, ALS and Alzheimers. Please urge your Representative to support this important legislation! > Take Action Now!Labels: federal legislation, stem cell research
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NAF Condemns the President’s Veto of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
NAF condemned yesterday’s decision to veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act by President Bush. The legislation, which passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate with strong bi-partisan support, would have expanded federal funding for promising medical research. NAF supports embryonic stem cell research and we applaud Congress’s passage of this bill. > View NAF's press releaseLabels: federal legislation, stem cell research
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NAF Commends the Senate for Their Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research
NAF applauds the Senate’s 63-37 passing of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act on Tuesday, July 18. This legislation would expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research and permit scientists to extract stem cells from embryos that were created for the purposes of fertility treatments. NAF supports embryonic stem cell research, which has the potential to help find new treatments, or even cures, for those suffering from degenerative diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinsons, ALS, and Alzheimers. We urge President Bush to follow Congress’s lead and sign this legislation into law > View NAF’s Press ReleaseLabels: stem cell research
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Urge Your Senators to Support Stem Cell Research!
The United States Senate will soon consider the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 810), which the House of Representatives passed with strong bipartisan support on May 24, 2005. NAF has endorsed this important legislation, which expands federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act promotes potentially life-saving medical research that could benefit millions of Americans. Please urge your Senator to support this legislation! > Take Action Now!Labels: federal legislation, stem cell research
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