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Article: Bill supports pregnant women.(U.S. BRIEFS)(Brief article)
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- National Catholic Reporter
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- December 28, 2007
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WASHINGTON -- A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate in December that would provide resources and support to pregnant women won high marks from the U.S. bishops' pro-life office.
"The bill will empower pregnant women to make healthy choices for themselves and their children, born and unborn," said Deirdre McQuade of the bishops' pro-life office.
Sen. Robert Casey, D-Pa., introduced the Pregnant Women's Support Act. It mirrors nearly identical legislation introduced in the House earlier in 2007.
The act would ensure that pregnant women are not denied coverage by ...