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California’s Physician-Assisted Suicide Law a Tragedy

 

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October 7, 2015		 CONTACT: Ryan Hughes
Shirley & Banister Public Affairs
703-739-5920/800-536-5920
rhughes@sbpublicaffairs.com

The Dignity and Worth of Every Human Life Must be Protected by Society
 

Washington, D.C. – On Monday Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide in California. The aged, depressed and disabled are among the citizens most vulnerable to laws of this type.

“California’s decision to allow doctors to determine whether or not a person is worthy of living is a huge mistake,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. “This is a dark time for California and our country Whether a person is facing a terminal illness or has another serious health issue, his or her life has inherent value and deserves every respect and protection. Laws like the one Gov. Brown signed on Monday deny intrinsic human dignity and lead to the unraveling of a loving, healthy society where life is cherished at all stages..”

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.

Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund, is available for interviews. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Ryan Hughes at RHughes@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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Thank You Speaker Boehner, Your Pro-Life Leadership Will be Missed

 

 

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September 24, 2015		 CONTACT: Ryan Hughes
Shirley & Banister Public Affairs
703-739-5920/800-536-5920
rhughes@sbpublicaffairs.com

Washington, DC – Jeanne Mancini of the March for Life, has released the following statement amid the news that Speaker John Boehner will resign his position;

“The tremendous revival of Pro-life values across the past several years would have been almost insurmountable without the constant support of John Boehner. The child of twelve from a devout Catholic family, he was the first Speaker of the House to personally address the March for Life. When Obamacare threatened to fund and support abortions, it was he who drew a line in the sand and stood for what’s right.

We’re sad to lose such a staunch ally but his retirement is well deserved. We wish him well and look forward to his continued support of compassionate legislation that ensures the sanctity of all human life.”

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since 1973 is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, legalized abortion on demand.

For more information, please contact Andrew Shirley with Shirley & Banister Public Affairs at (703) 739-5920 or Ashirley@sbpublicaffairs.com

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Papal Visit to U.S. Highlights Dignity of Human Person

 

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September 24, 2015		 CONTACT: Ryan Hughes
Shirley & Banister Public Affairs
703-739-5920/800-536-5920
rhughes@sbpublicaffairs.com
 

Pope Francis Urges Congress to Defend Human Life at Every Stage of Development
 

Washington, D.C – Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics, challenged Congress and by extension all Americans on Thursday to break out of its cycle of polarization and paralysis and heal the “open wounds” of a planet torn by hatred, greed, poverty and pollution. In particular, the Pope used the opportunity to advocate for all lives, even the unborn, saying that the “Golden Rule” is a reminder of “our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.” The comments were met by a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle.

IMG_2086Pope Francis then went on to Catholic Charities, where he met with a handful of people working to promote the dignity of the human person, including Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. She had this to say after the meeting:

“It was a profound honor and deep joy to meet the Holy Father today at Catholic Charities in Washington, D.C.” said Mrs. Mancini. “Symbolically, being included in such an event was all the more meaningful because being pro-life is about respecting the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death. During Pope Francis’ address to congress he mentioned Dorothy Day as an American hero. She was a woman who, after having chosen abortion, found the mercy, grace and healing that only God can bring following such an experience. The Holy Father’s messages, his actions and his presence have spoken to my heart and challenged me, and I pray that the same is true for every American.”

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.

Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund, is available for interviews. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Ryan Hughes at RHughes@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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Legislation Banning Abortion After 20 Weeks Set for Senate Debate and Vote

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September 18, 2015		  

CONTACT: Ryan Hughes
Shirley & Banister Public Affairs
703-739-5920/800-536-5920
rhughes@sbpublicaffairs.com
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act a Crucial Piece of Pro-Life Legislation
 

WASHINGTON – Legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks is going to be debated and voted on in the United States Senate this week. The debate on S. 1553, The Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, will begin on Monday and a vote is expected Tuesday morning.

At the age of 20 weeks or 5 months post-fertilization, scientific evidence tells us an unborn child can feel pain. Pain medication is administered directly to the unborn child in second-trimester fetal surgery, in addition to anesthesia. The unborn child shows physical, chemical, brain and stress responses demonstrating pain at this stage of development. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is based on science, has overwhelming public support, and is necessary to protect unborn children from painful and untimely deaths.

“This is a common-sense bill that the large majority of Americans strongly support. We thank the Senate for taking it up and call upon both sides of the aisle to pass this. Any abortion is one too many. But Americans are are in agreement that we need to bring an immediate end to late term abortions.” said Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

Who:   Pro-Life Legislators, March for Life and other Pro-Life Organizations

What:  Press Conference on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Where: Senate Visitors Center Room 215, United States Capitol

When:  Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:15 AM ET

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.
Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund, is available for interviews. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Ryan Hughes at RHughes@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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House Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood

 

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September 18, 2015

  

CONTACT: Ryan Hughes
Shirley & Banister Public Affairs
703-739-5920/800-536-5920
rhughes@sbpublicaffairs.com
Pro-Life Groups Urge Senate to Pass the Defund Planned Parenthood Act
 

Washington, D.C – The Defund Planned Parenthood Act, which today passed the US House of Representatives, imposes a one-year moratorium on federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which will allow for a thorough investigation of its practices. Any funding would be redirected to clinics that do not offer abortions.

The vote followed months of intense focus on Planned Parenthood prompted by undercover videos released which showed violations of federal laws prohibiting the sales of fetal tissue for profit and restricting certain abortion procedures.

Pro-life groups are now urging the Senate to take up the vote and end the practice of taxpayer money being used to fund this global abortion provider.  While opponents claim that the bill would reduce funding to women’s health issues, supporters of the bill explained that the money will be re-directed to clinics that do not engage in the abortion procedures Planned Parenthood does.

“The passage of the Defund Planned Parenthood by the US House of Representatives is a pro-life victory for all Americans,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. “As the bill moves to the Senate, let us hope that this bill passes and is ultimately enacted so that women and babies will receive the protection they deserve and no more taxpayer dollars will go to this criminal organization.”

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration on January 22, 1974, the first anniversary of the now-infamous Supreme Court decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world.  The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion.
Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund, is available for interviews. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Ryan Hughes at RHughes@SBPublicAffairs.com or (703) 739-5920.

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