Tuesday, August 18, 2009

USCCB on Health Care


Official Documents
The U.S. bishops and their staff have been working hard to promote the position of the USCCB on health care reform. Their work includes news releases, action alerts, and letters and testimony to members of Congress.
Letters from bishops:
August 11 letter from Cardinal Rigali to House of Representatives
July 29 Letter from Cardinal Rigali to House Energy and Commerce Committee
July 17 Letter from Bishop William Murphy to Congress
Statement of Bishop William Murphy to Senate Committee on Finance
March 26 Joint Letter to the Senate
Action alerts:
August 6 Pro-Life Action Alert
July 27 Justice, Peace and Human Development  Action Alert
July 17 Justice, Peace and Human Development  Action Alert
July 4 Holiday Justice, Peace and Human Development Action Alert
June 2 Justice, Peace and Human Development Action Alert
News Releases
Cardinal Rigali Urges House Committee to Support Pro-Life Amendments to Health Care Reform Bill
U.S. Bishops Urge Congress to Observe Respect for Life, Access for All in Health Care Legislation
Bishops Renew Long-Term and Urgent Call for Health Care Reform That Benefits All in Statement to Senate Committee
Other Information:
What is the Legal Status Quo on Abortion?
Comprehensive Health Care Reform – 1993 Document
Health and Health Care – 1981 USCC Document
Legal Immigrants and Health Care Reform
Coverage of low income individuals