For months we've been praying and actively getting involved in variousways to educate people regarding the health care initiative before congress. The special election in Massachusetts introduced a slight change in the political landscape, which made it less likely that an abortion-friendly health care bill would pass. Despite the fact that the new senator does not share our belief in the sanctity of all human life, his opposition to the current version of the senate health care bill may facilitate the kinds of changes we would prefer to see. 

Talks continue on future of Health Care Bill

Washington, DC - President Barack Obama has officially entered into direct talks with key Democrats today to further the closed-door process of resolving the differences between the Senate and House versions of the government-run health care bill. The difference between The Senate version of the measure and the House version of the measure is still stark. The Senate version includes massive abortion funding and other concerns while the House bill does not.

Senate rejects the Nelson-Hatch amendment

On Tuesday, the Senate rejected the Nelson-Hatch amendment, which would have removed abortion funding from the healthcare reform bill. In taking the action, the Senate also voted to subsidize private insurance plans that cover abortion on demand.