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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

A Pro-Life Analysis of the 111th Congress

 

An analysis of the 111th Congress finds that while the overall election outcome was a negative one for the unborn child, there were some bright spots.

 

In the House of Representatives there were three physicians elected who ran as pro-life candidates: Parker Griffith (D-AL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Phil Roe (R-TN). Moreover, the election of Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) adds a pro-life Democratic woman to the House.

 

In terms of alteration of votes with new Representatives, the House will see a potential gain of seven votes expected to be more pro-life, a loss of 20 votes expected to be more pro-abortion, and 25 newly elected Representatives maintaining the same position as their retiring incumbents. (Click here for a chart of the House breakdown)  

 

Pro-life votes in the Senate are likely to be reduced by five votes. In Colorado Mark Udall will replace Wayne Allard.  In New Hampshire pro-abort Jeanne Shaheen will replace John Sununu. In New Mexico Tom Udall will replace Pete Domenici.  In North Carolina Kay Hagen will replace Elizabeth Dole. And in Virginia Mark Warner will replace John Warner.

 

Source: LifeSiteNews.com

Source URL: http://www.lifesitenews.com

Publish Date: November 10, 2008

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The IFRL is the largest grassroots pro-life organization in Illinois. A non-profit organization, that serves as the state coordinating body for local pro-life chapters representing thousands of Illinois citizens working to restore respect for all human life in our society. The IFRL is composed of people of different political persuasions, various faiths and diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds. Since 1973 the Illinois Federation for Right to Life has been working to end abortion and restore legal protection to those members of the human family who are threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia. Diverse though we are, we hold one common belief - that every human being has an inalienable right to life that is precious and must be protected. IFRL is dedicated to restoring the right to life to the unborn, and protection for the disabled and the elderly.   Click here to learn more about the IFRL.